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[Horn and cupping].

Tao Huang¹, Mozheng Wu¹, Yang Lu²

¹Beijing Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion

|December 13, 2017

Summary

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This study clarifies historical cupping methods, correcting misinformation by examining warming cupping, needling, water, and fire cupping techniques. It provides a clearer understanding of traditional cupping therapy

Keywords:

cupping fire cupping horn suction tube

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Area of Science:

Traditional Chinese Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Medical History

Background:

Cupping therapy, historically known as the horn method, has evolved with various techniques.
Misinformation regarding cupping practices has persisted due to a lack of comprehensive historical review.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and consolidate historical information on cupping therapy.
To clarify the different operational approaches and correct existing misconceptions about cupping.

Main Methods:

Literature review of historical texts and records related to cupping.
Comparative analysis of different cupping modalities.
Historical research into the evolution of cupping techniques.

Main Results:

Identified and summarized four primary cupping methods: warming cupping, cupping over needles, water boiled cupping, and fire cupping.
Documented the historical progression and variations in cupping application.
Highlighted inaccuracies in previous historical accounts of cupping.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of cupping's history is essential for accurate practice.
This review provides a foundation for further research into the efficacy and standardization of cupping techniques.
Clarifying historical methods aids in preserving the integrity of traditional cupping therapy.