Can I cupping my forehead?

In life, we are affected by many factors, which may cause some problems in our body. Many people often say that they feel uncomfortable here and there. At this time, many people will think of using traditional Chinese medicine to treat and relieve symptoms. Cupping is a therapy in traditional Chinese medicine that is trusted by many people. Many people also often try to use cupping to relieve some discomfort in the body.

Can I do cupping on my forehead?

Do not cupping the forehead. Nowadays, the cups sold in pharmacies are all transparent glass jars. Although you can observe the lesions at any time, the principle of cupping is based on the principle of air pressure. The skin on the forehead is thin and the fat layer is very shallow, so do not cupping the forehead. Besides, there is space for cupping on the forehead's Yintang, Yangbai, Zanzhu and Yuyao acupoints, so it is not suitable for cupping.

Benefits of Cupping

1. Cupping can allow moisture and cold air in the body to penetrate through the skin tissue, thereby eliminating evil spirits and making people feel more energetic.

2. Because the body's meridians, acupoints and internal organs are all interconnected, the external suction force will stimulate the acupoints on the body's surface, and then through the tendons, bones and meridians, the internal organs of the human body will be adjusted accordingly, allowing the blood to flow smoothly and strengthening the body.

3. Cupping is also effective for local tissue damage, lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. Long-term and regular cupping can relieve pain and alleviate symptoms.

4. Now, many beauty and slimming shops have also begun to research and launch methods of losing weight through cupping.

Disadvantages of cupping

1. The time and interval of cupping must be carefully controlled. Some people enjoy the process and often cupping, which results in a bad skin condition, infection, and severe bruising.

2. For some patients with inflammation or bleeding diseases, cupping is not only unhelpful, but may even cause more destructive consequences.

3. After cupping, you must avoid taking a bath or catching a cold within a certain period of time, otherwise it will cause illness even if you are healthy, and even worse, it will aggravate your condition.

Cupping precautions

1. Do not pull the same spot repeatedly

Some people like to repeatedly cupping the same spot when they are sick. However, doing so can easily cause skin damage, redness, swelling, breakage and even bleeding. If you want to increase the effectiveness of the treatment, you can choose to pull it out at multiple locations.

2. Avoid taking a bath after cupping

After cupping, some people will take a shower immediately, thinking it is very comfortable. However, this is actually incorrect. Taking a shower right after cupping can easily cause skin breakage and inflammation, especially if you take a cold shower. The skin is in an open state at this time and is prone to colds.

It is generally recommended to take a bath 1 to 2 hours after cupping. You should pay attention to keeping warm after cupping, and the temperature of the bath water should be slightly higher.

3. Longer is not always better

The longer the cupping time is, the better. Some people even think that cupping will only be effective when blisters appear. These are all wrong perceptions. If cupping is done for too long, blisters will appear, which will damage the skin and make it prone to infection.

4. Do not drink alcohol before and after cupping

The main function of cupping is to regulate qi and blood, while drinking alcohol is exactly the opposite of this.

When alcohol enters the blood, the vasomotor center, respiratory center and peripheral blood vessels will be paralyzed, methemoglobin will easily form, and blood pressure will also drop to a certain extent. Therefore, it is best not to drink alcohol before and after cupping.

5. Keep warm after cupping

After cupping, you should also take measures to keep warm. Because the cold air entering the body will only have the opposite effect and aggravate the condition.

6. People with chronic lung diseases should be careful when using cupping

Patients with underlying lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis, etc. are actually not suitable for cupping. When inflammation occurs in the lungs, it is often accompanied by damage to the alveoli or fluid retention in the lungs. At this time, cupping will cause a significant and drastic change in the pressure in the chest cavity. The bullae on the surface of the lungs are prone to rupture and spontaneous pneumothorax is also prone to occur.