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Is cupping divided into seasons? Is it better to pull it out in spring or autumn?

Cupping is a very popular health care method now, and many people often do it at home. However, what most people don't know is that cupping actually distinguishes seasons. Many people will have questions. Why? Indeed, cupping can be done in any season, but the precautions for cupping in different seasons are different. So what should we pay attention to in cupping in each season? The following is what Chinese medicine says.

Spring:

In spring, the weather gets warmer and the temperature begins to rise. However, the sudden spring cold in the north will still make people caught off guard suffer from respiratory diseases such as colds. Cupping can effectively relieve cold and cold. Pay attention to the lubrication of the tank mouth when handling. The weather in the north is dry, especially in spring, which is cold and dry. In this environment, people's skin lacks moisture, and it is easy to cause skin rupture when cupping.

Summer:

In summer, when the temperature is high and there is much rain, people are prone to skin diseases such as prickly heat. At this time, cupping is mainly to remove moisture. Because you sweat a lot in summer, it is best to take a bath and dry your body before cupping, so as not to let sweat affect the adsorption of cupping. Don't take a shower after unplugging, even if you sweat a lot, you should avoid infection.

Autumn and winter:

In these two seasons, the temperature is low and dry, so you should choose a warm room for cupping and keep warm. For patients who need cupping in the back and abdomen, the cupping time can be appropriately reduced, and the body should not be exposed for too long. Get dressed in time after pulling it out, and you can drink some hot water to warm yourself up. Dry skin in autumn and winter. Cupping should lubricate the mouth to protect the skin from injury.