What can cupping cure? ——Analysis of modern applications of traditional therapies
Cupping, as a traditional Chinese medicine method, has become a hot topic again in recent years due to celebrity effect and scientific research. The following are the discussion hot spots and efficacy analysis of cupping on the Internet in the past 10 days, presented to you based on structured data.
1. The global popularity trend of cupping

| platform | Search volume (last 10 days) | Popular related words |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200,000 times | Cupping Principles, Olympic Athletes | |
| 850,000 times | Celebrity style, traditional Chinese medicine health care | |
| TikTok | 350 million views | Cupping tutorial, causes of bruises |
2. Six core functions of cupping
| Treatment direction | scientific basis | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| muscle pain | "JAMA" 2015 study shows effective for neck pain | Shoulder and neck pain, lumbar muscle strain |
| respiratory diseases | Clinical Observation Report of China Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Chronic cough, asthma relief |
| digestive system | WHO traditional medicine promotion project | functional dyspepsia |
| Immunomodulation | Beijing University of Chinese Medicine 2020 Animal Experiments | People with repeated colds |
| Skin diseases | "Acupuncture and Massage Medicine" Journal Cases | herpes zoster neuralgia |
| psychological adjustment | Research on adjuvant therapy at Charité Hospital in Germany | Mild anxiety with somatization symptoms |
3. Disputes and Taboos
Despite the many benefits of cupping, there are also controversial points in recent discussions:
| Disputed content | medical advice |
|---|---|
| The relationship between the degree of bruising and the therapeutic effect | The color depth is related to your physical constitution and is not a standard for therapeutic effect. |
| alternative modern medicine | Only used as auxiliary therapy. Emergency treatment requires medical treatment. |
4. Modern improved applications
According to the latest sales data of e-commerce platforms, cupping equipment shows an innovative trend:
| product type | Proportion | core selling point |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum negative pressure tank | 62% | No open flame, adjustable intensity |
| silicone massage jar | 28% | Use with essential oils |
| Smart monitoring tank | 10% | Bluetooth connection APP |
5. Expert usage suggestions
1.Frequency control: 1-2 times a week during the treatment period, 2-3 times a month during the health care period
2.Part selection: Prioritize areas with thick muscles and avoid areas with dense blood vessels and nerves
3.Timing: 5-10 minutes for the first time, no more than 15 minutes after adaptation
4.crowd taboo: Bleeding diseases, skin damage, pregnant women’s waist and abdomen are prohibited.
Current research shows that cupping can improve local microcirculation and promote the removal of metabolic waste through negative pressure stimulation. Its mechanism of action is similar to the fascial theory of modern rehabilitation medicine. However, it should be noted that this therapy needs to be carried out under professional guidance to avoid blindly following the trend and causing skin damage.
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