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written by Briana Amosson, M.D. (4/2007)
Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice that
involves placing a cup over the skin and using fire or suction to create a
vacuum within the cup which draws the skin and superficial muscle layer into the
cup.
This website will explain the history of
cupping which dates back to 281 A.D., the different techniques used to perform
cupping, the indications for the use of cupping, and the scientific evidence
pertaining to cupping.
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