Gua sha is also a very good way of health preservation. If you think that gua sha can pat out toxins from the body, then what are the benefits of gua sha? Gua sha uses a scraping board, and the material of the scraping board varies. What material is good for the scraping board? There are also many precautions after gua sha, what are they?
Benefits of Gua Sha
1. Promotes metabolism and eliminates toxins
The process of gua sha will cause local congestion. The nerves of blood vessels will be greatly stimulated, resulting in vasodilation. The flow of blood and lymphatic fluid will accelerate, and the ability to engulf waste and transport nutrients in the blood will be enhanced. This will facilitate the faster elimination of waste and toxins from the body, allowing cells to be effectively purified, and also enhancing the body's resistance.
2. Relieves pain by relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation
Nowadays, more and more people are troubled by cervical spondylosis, shoulder periarthritis, and back pain. This is because when the soft tissues of the body (joint capsules, ligaments, fascia) are injured, the muscles will be in a state of tension, contraction, or even spasm, resulting in pain. If not treated in a timely manner, it will lead to varying degrees of adhesion, fibrosis, or scar formation, thereby worsening the condition. Gua sha can relax muscles, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain, while also benefiting the recovery of the condition by significantly reducing pain symptoms.
3. Adjusts organ balance and regulates yin and yang
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the balance of yin and yang in the body is very important. Gua sha can regulate the body's functions in a bidirectional manner and also has a great effect on regulating the balance of organs. For example, for people with excessive intestinal peristalsis, gua sha on the abdomen and back can inhibit excessive peristalsis and restore the balance of intestinal peristalsis.
What material is good for the scraping board
1. Buffalo horn scraping board
The buffalo horn scraping board is a traditional material used by the public. The main materials used are water buffalo horn, yak horn, and sheep horn. Among them, water buffalo horn is widely used. It has moderate hardness and can achieve good effects of clearing heat and detoxification, cooling the blood, and resolving stasis.
