题名

Cupping therapy: A prudent remedy for a plethora of medical ailments

DOI

10.1016/j.jtcme.2014.11.036

作者

Piyush Mehta;Vividha Dhapte

关键词

Al-Hijama ; dry cupping ; Raktamokshana ; 'S' techniques ; wet cupping

期刊名称

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

卷期/出版年月

5卷3期(2015 / 07 / 01)

页次

127 - 134

内容语文

英文

中文摘要

Since ancient times, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM; 補充與替代醫學bǔ chōng yǔ tì dài yī xué) have played an important role in human health and welfare. Many therapeutic approaches in healthcare outside the realm of conventional medicine persist in various parts of the world. There is considerable scientific and commercial potential in CAM, which needs to be explored precisely. Cupping therapy (拔罐療法bá guàn liáo fǎ), one of the CAM, is practiced across the world. This therapy is believed to act by correcting imbalances in the internal bio field, such as by restoring the flow of "Qi (氣qì)". Cupping involves applying a heated cup to generate a partial vacuum that mobilizes the blood flow and promotes effective healing. This review outlines various tools and techniques of cupping therapy.

主题分类 醫藥衛生 > 中醫藥學
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