Modern scraping therapy is guided by the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on the theory of visceral organs and meridians. It combines the strengths of acupuncture, massage, acupressure, and cupping, and uses a scraping board made of water buffalo horn as a tool. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, eliminating stasis, adjusting yin and yang, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, and expelling toxins. It is a natural therapy that can be used for both health preservation and treatment.
Principles of scraping therapy
1. Adjusting yin and yang: Scraping therapy has a significant effect on adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the internal organs. For example, for individuals with hyperactive intestinal peristalsis, scraping on the abdomen and back can inhibit the excessive peristalsis and restore normal function. Conversely, for individuals with decreased intestinal peristalsis, scraping can promote the restoration of normal peristalsis. This indicates that scraping therapy can improve and adjust the functions of the internal organs, achieving a balance of yin and yang.
2. Promoting blood circulation and eliminating stasis: Scraping therapy can regulate the contraction and relaxation of muscles, adjust the pressure between tissues, promote blood circulation in the surrounding tissues, and increase tissue blood flow. This helps to promote blood circulation, eliminate stasis, and generate new blood.
3. Relaxing tendons and activating collaterals: Scraping therapy mainly enhances local blood circulation, leading to an increase in local tissue temperature. Additionally, the direct stimulation from the scraping board raises the pain threshold of local tissues. Furthermore, the scraping board helps to relax tense or spasmodic muscles, thus relieving pain.
