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What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha

Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies. It is based on the skin theory of traditional Chinese medicine and uses instruments (horns, jade, cupping), etc. to scrape the relevant parts of the skin. Wipe it to achieve the purpose of dredging the meridians, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. In the Ming Dynasty, Guo Zhisui wrote a book called "Sha Blowing Yuheng", which completely recorded more than 100 types of Sha diseases. Wu Shangxian, a famous modern Chinese medicine specialist, fully affirmed Gua Sha. He said, "Impotent abdominal pain caused by impotence can be cured by scraping the back with a porcelain spoon dipped in sesame oil, covering the five internal organs and leaving salt on the back. When scraping, the evil qi will drop and the disease will be relieved." untie".

Modern science has proven that scraping can expand capillaries, increase sweat gland secretion, and promote blood circulation. It has an immediate effect on wind-cold paralysis caused by high blood pressure, heat stroke, muscle aches, etc. Regular scraping can adjust menstrual energy, relieve fatigue and increase immune function.

Gua Sha is a method of treating diseases by repeatedly scraping with a scraping board dipped in scraping oil to rub a certain part of the patient's skin. Gua Sha means using a scraping instrument to scrape and test the meridians and acupuncture points. Through benign stimulation, the role of Yingwei Qi can be fully exerted, causing congestion at the meridians and acupoints, improving local microcirculation, eliminating evil spirits, dredging the meridians, relaxing muscles, regulating Qi, and driving away wind. It can dispel cold, clear heat and remove dampness, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain, so as to enhance the body's own potential disease resistance and immune function, thereby achieving the effects of strengthening the body, dispelling evil, preventing and curing diseases.

The origin and rationale of scraping: The word "sha" in "gua sha" means "sha disease". This therapy originated in the Paleolithic Age. When people were sick, they instinctively stroked or pounded a certain part of the body surface with their hands or stones, which sometimes relieved the disease. Through long-term practice and accumulation, the method of treating diseases with meteorites was gradually formed, which was also the prototype of "Gua Sha" therapy.

Gua Sha therapy has developed to this day and has become a natural therapy suitable for a wide range of diseases. As early as the Ming Dynasty medical scientist Zhang Fengkui's "Shangshu Complete Book", there are specific descriptions of the cause, pathogenesis, and symptoms of Sha syndrome. He believes that if the poisonous evil enters through the fur, it can block the meridians of the human body, block the Qi and blood, and make the Qi and blood flow blocked; when the poisonous evil is inhaled through the mouth and nose, it will block the collaterals and block the Qi and blood in the collaterals. . The deeper these poisonous evils are and the more severe they are, the more violent they will be, like a prairie fire. In this case, first aid measures must be taken, that is, scraping and bloodletting must be used to treat it. Using scraping therapy, scrape the scraping utensil on the epidermal meridians and acupuncture points until the subcutaneous bleeding condenses into red spots like rice grains. The sweat pores are opened through sweating, and the sha poison (that is, the virus) is immediately excreted from the body. So as to achieve the purpose of healing.

The principle of scraping: It is based on the twelve meridians and eight extra meridians of traditional Chinese medicine, and follows the principle of "treating the symptoms if they are urgent". It uses techniques to strongly stimulate the meridians to make the local skin red and congested, thereby awakening the body. It has the functions of rescuing epilepsy, detoxifying and dispelling pathogens, clearing away heat and relieving external symptoms, promoting qi and relieving pain, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.

The concept of "Sha"

It is also called "miasma" and so on. It contains two meanings. Broadly speaking, on the one hand, it refers to the sign of "Sha" rash, that is, the phenomenon of Sha; on the other hand, it refers to the shape and appearance of Sha rash, that is, small red spots on the skin like millet, which are traced by the fingers. Skin, slightly obstructed rash. Shao Xinfu of the Qing Dynasty said in the "Clinical Guidelines for Medical Records": "Sha, a general name for rash, has scalp rashes such as rash." It is a kind of inflammation that is reflected in the skin of the body surface during the development and change process of many diseases. Performance. It is not an independent disease. Sha symptoms can appear in many diseases. Sha is the common syndrome of many diseases and is collectively called "Sha syndrome". Therefore, there is a saying that "all diseases can cause Sha".

What disease is equivalent to Sha disease in modern medicine? It's hard to say for sure yet. Sha syndrome covers a wide range. In the existing ancient Chinese medicine books, records of Sha syndrome involve internal, external, gynecological, pediatric and other diseases. "Sha Jing He Bi" - This book introduces more than 40 kinds of syndromes of Sha, including more than 100 kinds of accompanying medicines. According to the analysis of the symptoms described: "opisthotonus syndrome" is similar to tetanus in modern medicine; "falling intestinal syndrome" is similar to an indirect inguinal hernia; "postpartum syndrome" seems to refer to postpartum fever; "expansion syndrome" is similar to ascites; "disk syndrome" is similar to ascites; "Intestinal Sha" is similar to intestinal obstruction; "Head Crazy Sha" is similar to migraine; "Shrunk Foot Carbuncle" is similar to acute appendicitis, etc.

In addition, among the people, there are so-called cold Sha, hot Sha, summer Sha, wind Sha, dark Sha, stuffy Sha, white hair Sha, Chong Nao Sha, hanging leg Sha, green vein Sha, etc. There are many names.

In a narrow sense, Sha syndrome refers to a specific disease. The ancients believed that Sha syndrome was mainly caused by the conflict between internal wind, dampness, and fire qi. There are eight evil winds in the sky, damp and hot air in the earth, and people are hungry and full from work and rest. In summer and autumn, wind, dampness, and heat are strong. If a person loses control over work and rest, external evils will invade the skin, and Yang Qi will not be released and released, and Sha syndrome will often occur. — Sha syndrome is possible in all seasons, but it is more common in summer and autumn. There are two main characteristics of Sha syndrome: one is Sha spots, and the other is soreness and swelling. According to the severity of the disease, its clinical manifestations can be divided into general manifestations and acute and severe manifestations: 1) General manifestations: Most symptoms include dizziness, upset and depression, body soreness, fatigue and weakness. Burning in chest and abdomen. The limbs are numb, even as cold as ice. If the evil enters Qi, it will cause swelling and swelling; if it enters the blood, it will accumulate and cause stasis; when food accumulates phlegm and fire, it will accumulate and not disperse. Then the Anhui belly will be full. Nausea and vomiting may occur. 2) Symptoms of acute and severe symptoms: Immediately

suffocation and irritability, severe chest pain, vomiting or diarrhea, or desire to vomit but not vomiting, desire to have diarrhea but not diarrhea, or even sudden dizziness and fainting, blue and white face and lips , silent, fainting like a corpse, cold hands and feet, or cold sweat on the forehead, or no sweat all over the body, exposed veins, no blood after acupuncture, sha spots that appear and disappear, lips and tongue are blue and black, are all signs of a critical condition. .

Modern medicine believes that Sha is the rupture of capillaries in the skin or subcutaneous tissue. It is a natural hemolysis phenomenon that easily occurs in areas with blocked meridians and poor blood circulation. It is different from congestion and swelling due to trauma. On the contrary, scraping can unblock the meridians, accelerate the absorption of congestion and swelling, and reduce or disappear pain, so scraping can promote the early recovery of the disease.

Tools and postures: The scraping board is made of buffalo horn and is rectangular in shape with blunt edges. For back scraping, take a prone position and for shoulders, take a sitting position. Purple bleeding spots will appear after scraping.

Indications: Colds, fevers, heatstroke, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, stiff neck, frozen shoulder, lumbar muscle strain, muscle cramps, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.

Contraindications for scraping:

1. It is forbidden to scrape the abdomen, lumbosacral area of ??pregnant women, and women’s nipples.

2. Leukemia and low platelets should be scraped with caution.

3. People with heart disease, heart failure, renal failure, liver cirrhosis, ascites, and severe edema all over the body are prohibited from scraping.

4. For varicose veins in the lower limbs, the scraping direction should be from bottom to top, using a gentle technique.

Details of Gua Sha technique: Ancient coins are the most commonly used tool for Gua Sha therapy. It has now developed into a professional tool: scraping board.

There are more than a dozen scraping techniques, among which the most commonly used technique is: holding a scraper in hand, with the thick side of the scraper facing the palm during treatment, and the thin side of the scraper facing the palm during health care. The direction of scraping is from the neck to the back, abdomen, upper limbs and then to the lower limbs, scraping from top to bottom, and scraping the chest from the inside to the outside. The scraper and scraping direction are generally kept at 45-90 degrees for scraping. The scraping board must be disinfected. The scraping time is generally 3-5 minutes for each part, and the longest time should not exceed 20 minutes. For some patients who have no or few symptoms of Sha, the patient should not be forced to have Sha. The principle is that the patient feels comfortable. The frequency of scraping is usually 3 to 5 days after the first scraping, and then the second scraping is performed after the scraping subsides. One to two days after the onset of Sha, the skin may experience mild pain and itchiness. These reactions are normal.

Gua Sha therapy can not only cure diseases, but also play a role in health care. As long as there are no skin diseases, especially bleeding diseases, proper scraping along the meridians is quite beneficial to the body. The health care function of scraping is mainly used to clear the meridians. It is common for some people around 50 years old who suffer from frozen shoulder to use scraping therapy to achieve better results, but it generally cannot be completed in one session, but takes about two or three times.

Gua Sha therapy will cause certain damage to the skin, so you have to wait for a period of time after scraping once, usually about five to seven days, before performing the second Gua Sha therapy. It can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, adjust yin and yang, and It has the functions of relaxing muscles, unblocking meridians, and eliminating toxins. It is easy to operate and has remarkable curative effect. It is very popular among patients.

Possible accidents and treatments during the scraping process: Gua Sha therapy is the same as acupuncture, massage and other methods. They both stimulate acupuncture points on the human body, but the tools used are different. Therefore, Gua Sha is the same as acupuncture, and it is possible to experience dizziness from Gua Sha like needle dizziness.

(1) Symptoms of dizziness include dizziness, pale complexion, palpitation, cold sweats, cold limbs, nausea, vomiting, or fainting.

(2) Preventive measures: Patients with fasting and excessive fatigue should avoid scraping; patients with low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, excessive weakness and nervousness who are especially afraid of pain should scrape lightly.

(3) First aid measures: quickly make the patient lie down; let the patient drink 1 cup of warm sugar boiled water; quickly use a scraper to scrape the patient’s Baihui point (heavy scraping) and Renzhong point (light scraping at the edges) ), Neiguan point (re-scraping), Zusanli point (re-scraping), Yongquan point (re-scraping).

What should you pay attention to during and after scraping?

1. When treating Gua Sha, you should pay attention to keeping warm indoors, especially in winter, you should avoid cold and wind. When scraping in summer, avoid direct blowing of the fan on the test area.

2. Do not take a cold bath within 30 minutes after scraping.

3. It is not advisable to scrape again in the original place to remove the sha spots before the sha spots on the previous scraping site have receded. The time between scraping again needs to be 3-6 days, and the standard is based on the recovery of the skin.

4. After scraping, it is best to drink a cup of warm water (preferably light sugar and salt water) and rest for 15-20 minutes.

Will "sha" damage the skin? When will red skin return to normal?

The skin of "Sha" is red and looks a bit scary. In fact, no matter how red it is, there is no need to worry because it is not harmful to the skin. The color of the erythema usually reflects the severity of the disease. If the disease is more severe, the "Sha" will appear more often and the color will be darker. If the disease is milder, the "Sha" will appear less and the color will be lighter. Under normal circumstances, the "blood stasis" on the skin will gradually subside within 3-5 days, and will return to normal in no more than 1 week later. Not only will it not damage the skin, but because this method promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, it will strengthen the Local blood circulation will make the skin healthier and more beautiful than before.

There are many scraping tools. Which one is the best?

Like the scraping method, the tools for scraping are also very simple and convenient. Anything with a rounded edge, such as a comb, a porcelain cup lid, etc., can be used for scraping. Of course, if it is used for a long time or as a treatment, it is better to use a more regular scraping board. The scraping board is made of natural buffalo horn, which has no toxic stimulation or chemical adverse reactions on human skin. Moreover, buffalo horn itself is a traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of dispersing qi, promoting blood circulation and nourishing.

In addition, before scraping, in order to prevent the skin from being scratched, a layer of lubricant should be applied to the skin surface. Sesame oil and salad oil can be used. Of course, if possible, it is best to use a special "gua sha and blood-activating agent". It is a scraping oil that uses natural vegetable oil and more than ten kinds of natural Chinese medicine, and is refined and processed through a combination of traditional and modern high-tech methods. It has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, opening pores, dredging meridians, detoxifying and expelling evil spirits, and reducing inflammation. Pain relief and other effects.

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"Gua Sha"

Executive producer: Zheng Xiaolong

Producer: Wang Zhongjun, Li Weijia, Mark Byers

Director: Zheng Xiaolong

Screenwriter: Wang Xiaoping, Huo Bingquan, Xue Jiahua, Mark Baiers

Photography: Huang Yuetai

Producer: Zhou Puxiong

Starring: Tony Leung Ka Fai, Jiang Wenli Zhu Xu

Produced by: Beijing Forbidden City Film Co., Ltd.

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Gua Sha

The name of the massage method. Also used as Kuosha.

Use porcelain or coins with smooth edges, dip them in vegetable oil or warm water and scrape the neck, shoulder blades, back or intercostal areas, from top to bottom, from the inside out several times until the skin appears purple-red. It is often used for colds, heatstroke, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, chest tightness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, food accumulation, motion sickness, seasickness, airsickness, and acclimatization. "Jingyue Quanshu·Za Zheng Mo": "It is connected with the five internal organs and is attached to the back, so when it is scraped downward, the evil qi will also fall with it. Any poisonous qi will go against when it goes up, and it will go down when it goes down. Change the inverse to make it smooth. So it can be cured. Although there is a method of scraping sand with two arms, it can also cure the pain. However, if the poison is serious and the disease is serious, it must be treated on the back."

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia: /view/52770.htm.