The use of cupping therapy is to create water blisters at the suction site to achieve therapeutic purposes. The sustained negative pressure causes a large area of subcutaneous water accumulation, similar to the blistering method, but the blisters in this method are scattered on the surface of the skin and are painless. Besides its therapeutic effects, it also has the function of strengthening the body.
Clinical observation shows that the formation of blisters is directly proportional to the pressure and the duration of cupping, and it is also related to the nature of the disease and the condition of the patient's body. Some patients with allergic asthma or bloating can develop water blisters within ten minutes of cupping at specific acupuncture points. It is common for water blisters to form easily in cases of dampness, alcohol-induced dampness, or colds. However, in some cases, no blisters may form even after 30 minutes of cupping. This may be related to the roughness or delicateness of the skin.
Specific operation: Use glass cups for seated cupping. Generally, after 20-30 minutes, clear and varied sizes of water blisters can be seen. There is no pain when the cups are removed, and there is no need to puncture the blisters. The blisters will disappear on their own within 1-2 days. If they are accidentally broken, applying gentian violet solution is sufficient. As long as it is handled properly, there is no clinical evidence of infection or suppuration.
Note: This method should only be used with the patient's consent after explaining the procedure to them. It should not be used on individuals with a tendency to scar.
