Cupping for Health: Methods to Boost Vitality, Unblock Meridians, and Prevent Diseases

December 8, 2023

Common Cupping Methods for Health Preservation

1. Increase Vitality Method

Acupoints: Laogong, Yongquan, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli

Laogong acupoint is located in the center of the palm, it is an acupoint of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and one of the nine needle points for restoring yang. It has the functions of invigorating yang energy, clearing the heart and dispelling fire, widening the chest and promoting Qi circulation, and increasing vitality. When combined with Yongquan, Sanyinjiao, and Zusanli, the effect is more obvious. Regular cupping at these points can relieve fatigue and maintain abundant energy to cope with the fast-paced, highly competitive, and increasingly polluted modern life.

2. Eliminate Stagnant Qi Method

Acupoints: Yongquan, Zusanli

Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the foot, it is the well point of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. The kidney is the foundation of "innate", it governs essence which includes both innate and acquired essence, and it also governs growth, development, and reproduction. It is the source of life in the human body. When kidney qi is abundant, growth and development are normal, and energy is abundant. Otherwise, growth and development are delayed, and energy is insufficient. The kidney is the main organ of water, any abnormality in its physiological function will cause disorders in the metabolism of fluids in the body, leading to the invasion of dampness. Dampness is sticky and tends to accumulate and block the meridians, obstructing the circulation of Qi and blood, and causing various diseases. Regular cupping at Yongquan can timely eliminate the dampness and stagnant qi in the body, unblock the Kidney Meridian, promote the smooth circulation of Qi and blood in the meridians, ensure the normal function of the kidneys, and invigorate kidney qi. When combined with Zusanli, it can further enhance the body's energy and delay aging, promoting good health.

3. Unblock Meridians Method

① Penetrating Cupping Method for Ren and Du Meridians

The penetrating cupping method for Ren and Du meridians inherits and develops the traditional method of applying cupping to the front and back, Yin and Yang acupoints. The Ren meridian is a Yin meridian, and the Du meridian is a Yang meridian. Applying cupping to both Ren and Du meridians can unblock the whole body's Yin and Yang meridians, balance Yin and Yang, and prevent and treat diseases of the five viscera and six bowels.

② Back Shu Points and Huatuo's Paraspinal Points

The back shu points and Huatuo's paraspinal points run through the entire neck, back, and waist. The meridian Qi of the five viscera and six bowels circulate here. Modern medicine has proven that the back shu points and Huatuo's paraspinal points are located near the spinal nerve root and the plexus of arteries and veins. Using cupping at these two acupoints can unblock the meridian Qi of the five viscera and six bowels, adjust the coordination of Qi and blood circulation in the whole body's meridians, and enhance the body's ability to resist diseases. Cupping at the back shu points and Huatuo's paraspinal points has become the most commonly used health maintenance method for people, especially for cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis, it can achieve significant therapeutic effects.

4. Nourish and Supplement Vital Qi Method

Acupoints: Guanyuan, Qihai, Mingmen, Shenshu

Both Guanyuan and Qihai are important acupoints of the Ren meridian. Qihai is the sea of vital qi, and Guanyuan is the meeting point of the Ren meridian and the Foot Shaoyin meridian. These two acupoints have been important acupoints for health preservation and strengthening the body since ancient times. Mingmen, as the name suggests, is the "gateway of life", it is the place where true qi enters and exits. Shenshu is an important acupoint of the kidney. Regular cupping at these four acupoints can nourish and supplement vital qi, strengthen the kidneys and consolidate essence, achieve strong body and longevity.

5. Regulate and Supplement Essence and Blood Method

Acupoints: Sanyinjiao, Qihai, Shenshu, Xinyu

Sanyinjiao is the meeting point of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, and the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. The kidney is the foundation of "innate" and governs essence. The spleen is the foundation of "acquired" and the source of Qi and blood transformation. Both essence and blood need to be nourished by each other. The liver governs blood and has a close relationship with the body's cardiovascular system. Therefore, regular cupping at Sanyinjiao can regulate and supplement the Qi and blood of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and when combined with Shenshu, Xinyu, and Qihai, it can invigorate innate essence and supplement acquired Qi and blood, thus achieving the goal of health and longevity.

6. Prevent Gastrointestinal Diseases

Acupoints: Zusanli, Pishu, Weishu, Zhongwan

Zusanli is a very important acupoint for health preservation in the human body. It has a good bidirectional regulatory effect on the functions of the spleen and stomach. Pishu and Weishu are the back shu acupoints of the spleen and stomach respectively, Zhongwan is the acupoint where the stomach gathers. Cupping at these acupoints can effectively regulate the functions of the spleen and stomach and prevent the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases.

7. Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases

Acupoints: Neiguan, Xinyu, Ganshu, Shenshu

Neiguan is an acupoint of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, it is one of the meeting points of the eight extraordinary meridians, it connects the Yin Wei meridian and has the functions of calming the mind, widening the chest, and promoting Qi circulation. The pericardium is the periphery of the heart, it has the function of protecting the heart and preventing the heart from being affected by pathogenic factors. Xinyu is an important acupoint of the heart. The liver stores blood and the kidneys store essence, the liver and kidneys have a common origin, and both have a close relationship with the body's cardiovascular system. Therefore, regular cupping at Neiguan, Xinyu, Ganshu, and Shenshu can effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

8. Prevent Respiratory Diseases

Acupoints: Tiantu, Feishu, Fengmen

Respiratory system diseases are mostly caused by wind

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