Scraping is a method used in traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation, but nowadays, it is not only used for health care but also for beauty purposes. Today, let's talk about facial scraping for beauty and the negative effects of excessive force during scraping. So, what are the basic techniques for facial scraping? And what are the drawbacks of excessive force during scraping? If you are interested in this topic, keep reading!
Scraping therapy is loved by people because it is simple, easy to perform, has no side effects, is not affected by any external factors, and has significant therapeutic effects. However, Chinese medicine practitioners remind us that scraping should not be taken lightly and we must have a deep understanding of Chinese medicine theory and meridian knowledge. Moreover, excessive force during scraping can have negative effects. Today, let's learn about the techniques of facial scraping and the drawbacks of excessive force during scraping!
The techniques for facial scraping mainly involve light and gentle movements following the meridians, with slightly more pressure on key acupoints, aiming for an overall effect.
Basic Techniques for Facial Scraping
1. Pointing
Gently press down on the acupoints using the fish mouth or fish tail part of the scraping board.
2. Twisting
Use the fish mouth part of the scraping board to twist the acupoints in a spiral motion, either in the same direction or in the opposite direction.
3. Scraping
Gently scrape along the meridians using the head edge of the fish belly-shaped scraping board.
4. Tapping
Tap the seven meridian lines on the face using the tail end of the scraping board.
5. Pressing
Gently press down on the acupoints using the flat surface of the scraping board's head.
6. Kneading
Use the flat surface of the scraping board's head to knead the acupoints or meridians in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion.
7. Lifting
Use the flat surface of the scraping board's head to lift and support the muscles.
8. Releasing Qi
After kneading, move the scraping board along the same meridian line to the next acupoint and release the pressure.
