Is it better to do moxibustion first or cupping first?

Moxibustion and cupping are both treasures of traditional medicine. Moxibustion and cupping can be performed successively, also known as moxibustion cups. As for whether it is better to use moxibustion first or cupping first, this depends on the specific situation. Of course, in principle, cupping should be used first, and then moxibustion. In some special cases, moxibustion can be used first, and then cupping. This has a good effect on treating wind-evil and dampness, and is also good in preventing diseases and relieving fatigue.

Should I use moxibustion or cupping first?

In principle, cupping should be done first, followed by moxibustion. However, in special circumstances, moxibustion can be performed first and then cupping. Therefore, if conditions permit, cupping can be done after moxibustion. Please note that you should consult a professional and do not explore blindly on your own.

1. You can do moxibustion after cupping, and the effect will be better. Cupping is to stimulate the meridian acupoints or pain points, which can cause the wind, cold and dampness around the pain points to gather in one place. At this time, if moxibustion is used to warm and promote circulation, the evil qi in the pain area can be effectively expelled.

2. If the cold and dampness are severe, you may feel hot or have water beads appearing. If the wind evil is severe, you may feel itchy. These are all good signs for expelling evil spirits. The effect will be better if you continue to moxibustion several times after cupping.

3. If I have reached a stagnation period after doing moxibustion for a period of time, then I will do moxibustion and cupping at the same time in the near future. If you have been feeling very weak recently, I will use cupping first and then moxibustion. That is, I will use cupping to prepare the body first, or to help unblock the meridians and cure the disease, and then use moxibustion to replenish the body.

4. If I feel seriously irritated recently, I will do moxibustion first and then cupping. This way, after moxibustion, I can use cupping to put out the heat.

Therefore, moxibustion and cupping are subject to certain conditions.

Precautions after cupping

After cupping, the cupping area should not be exposed to cold or wind. If cupping is done on the neck, it is best to wear clothes with a stand-up collar. It is not advisable to take a bath within two hours after cupping, and do not use cold water to stimulate the cupping area. Be sure to use warm water for bathing.

1. Take a shower two hours after cupping

When cupping, some people extend the cupping time as much as possible, thinking that it can achieve better therapeutic effects. However, experts remind that the time of cupping should be controlled within 10 minutes. If the time is too long, the cupping area is likely to be blistered, ulcerated or even infected.

2. Find the right acupuncture points for cupping

When you cupping yourself at home, you must first pay attention to whether the location is correct. Cupping is not just about cupping where it hurts. Chinese medicine emphasizes treatment based on syndrome differentiation. In addition to cupping the acupoints in the painful area, you must also cupping the related acupoints of the pain to achieve the best effect. If some patients have lower back pain, they may also need cupping on the acupuncture points on the legs.

3. Do not repeat the extraction until the purple mark disappears.

Some people do not find that the pain completely disappears after one cupping treatment, so they continue to cupping the painful area, hoping that this powerful method can cure the disease. In fact, this is wrong. If the purple-red mark on the area where cupping was last performed has not completely disappeared, you cannot continue cupping on the purple-marked area and you need to switch to other related acupoints. Otherwise, it will not only fail to relieve the pain, but may also cause more problems.

4. Prevent infection

After removing the cup, if the skin becomes red or itchy, do not scratch it.