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Class 8 - Cupping Definition: Ba Guan - Cupping. Use of glass or bamboo cups to cause sedation via a vacuum Use: 1) Release exterior wind: UB 11, UB 12, UB 13 2) Clear heat: Du 14, LI 11 3) Remove blood stagnation: bleeding + cupping 4) Neutralize toxins (even snake bites) 5) Reduce the tension of muscles: UB 57 6) To reduce allergic reactions and regulation blood: bai chang wa + Ren 8 Method: Bamboo (herbal) cup or Glass cup Alcohol (91%) Forceps Cotton balls Inform patient of possible bruises 1) Cupping in general Place forceps with cotton in to 91% and light. Quickly place in to cup and remove. Slide cup to location 2) Moving Cupping After placing cup slightly lift and then slide cup in 2-3 circles around du and UB meridians 3) Bleeding Cupping (see notes on bleeding) UB 17 + UB 43 Acute Mastitis 4) Cupping with needle Place small amount of cotton soaked in alcohol on needle, light alcohol and place cup over lit needle Principals: Cup is left for up to 2-3 minutes longer can cause blistering Quick cupping reduces chance of bruising and releases muscles Too much hair prevents proper cupping Do not cup children Be careful with pregnant patients

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