① When cupping, choose a suitable position and a muscular area. Improper positioning, movement, and areas with uneven bones and excessive hair are not suitable for cupping.
② Choose a cup of appropriate size according to the size of the area being cupped. The operation must be quick to ensure a tight seal and strong suction.
③ When using fire cupping, be careful not to burn or scald the skin. If the skin is burnt or blisters appear due to leaving the cup on for too long, small blisters do not need to be treated, just apply disinfectant gauze to prevent rubbing. For larger blisters, use a sterilized needle to release the fluid, apply gentian violet solution, or use a disinfectant gauze wrap to prevent infection.
④ Cupping is not suitable for areas with allergies, ulcers, edema, and major blood vessels. It is also not suitable for people with high fever convulsions, as well as the abdomen and lumbosacral area of pregnant women.
