A brief discussion on 10 types of scraping methods

In spring, everything comes back to life, and the blocked pores of the human body gradually dilate. At this time, we can follow the spring energy and use scraping to clear the body's blocked "channels" from the outside to the inside, unblock the heat and stagnation that have been simmering for a winter, and expel the cold and turbid air that has been deposited for a winter, so that qi, blood and nutrients can flow more smoothly, laying the foundation for a whole year of health!

1. Scrape the skin frequently in spring to return to health!

In spring, Yang energy begins to emerge, which has the characteristics of growth and comfort. Therefore, the cold, dampness and blood stasis accumulated in the body in winter will be discharged in this season.

Choosing to do scraping at this time can conform to the characteristics of spring, bring forth new ideas and unleash vitality, protect the body's Yang energy, make it abundant and vigorous, and strengthen its function of defending the body from external invasion.

1. Eliminate toxins

Gua Sha uses the "subtraction" method of removing sha and opening pores to expel "waste" from the blood and vent the "dirty air" in the body, purifying the internal environment, unblocking the meridians, promoting blood circulation, and facilitating bowel movements.

2. Beauty Skin Rejuvenation

Gua Sha can cleanse both the inside and outside, purify the internal environment, and resist aging and beautify. Gua Sha can also clear the way for skin cells to obtain nutrients, making the skin delicate and moisturized, and easily solving many annoying skin problems.

Three enhance vitality

Gua Sha stimulates and speeds up the circulation of blood and Qi through manipulation, stimulates vitality, strengthens the body, delays aging, and makes one energetic. Gua Sha is used to replenish by "clearing" and "draining". By removing blood stasis and making Qi flow smoothly, these problems will be improved.

Spring is a good season for scraping for health preservation, and you can start scraping now!

2. Scrape the liver meridian in spring to keep yourself disease-free!

Spring is the season when liver qi rises, and it is also the best season to nourish the liver.
In spring, you must pay attention to relaxing the liver qi and unblocking the liver meridian - scrape the liver meridian every day, drink some rose tea, etc.

In spring, it is suitable to use the method of equal tonification and equal drainage (high pressure and slow speed or moderate pressure and moderate speed) for scraping, and each scraping time is about 30 minutes.

Scrape the liver point

Find the liver shu point on the back, apply scraping oil first, keep the scraper at 45 to 90 degrees to the skin, and scrape from top to bottom 20 to 30 times.

You don't have to use a lot of force when scraping. If you are sick, the sha will appear sooner. The darker the color, the more serious the disease. You can also add cupping. Where there are nodules, you can push a little bit.

Two-stage gate

Scrape the chest from the inside out. Scrape the front a little lighter than the back. You can also leave the cup on the chest for 10 minutes, but not too long.

Scraping the liver meridian can eliminate the heat in the liver and open up the liver meridian, allowing the qi and blood in this meridian to flow smoothly.
When the Qi and blood of the liver meridian flow smoothly, the function of “liver storing blood” will be strengthened, and the tendons in the body will be more elastic. How can the human body not be healthy and strong?

Women with breast hyperplasia should also not forget to scrape the liver meridian. Because the breasts are connected by the liver meridian, spring is also a good time to dredge and maintain breast health!

3. 10 kinds of scraping methods to scrape away diseases all over the body!

As the saying goes, a scraping board is half a doctor! Scraping for health care is not difficult. Combs, enamel cup lids, and even round spoons can all be used for scraping. It is simple and easy to operate.

Dry eyes: scraping the eye sockets

Method: When your eyes are tired, you can use a scraper to rub the Jingming point (inner corner of the eye), Zanzhu point (brow), Yuyao point (middle of the eyebrows), and temple (outer corner of the eye) around the eyes one by one, for 1 to 2 minutes at each point.

You can also use a scraper to scrape your eye sockets directly to relieve fatigue and improve eyesight.

2. Lack of energy: Baihui point, Taiyang temple

Method: ① Comb your hair from the front hairline to the back, and your mind will be clear in the morning;

② Start from the middle of the head and scrape in all directions, with Baihui acupoint as the center, and scrape the whole head in a relaxed manner;

③Scrape the center of the head forward, scrape the center of the head backward, and scrape the temples on both sides of the head backward.

It promotes blood circulation in the head, clears the mind and helps enhance memory.

Tip: Scrape or rub it whenever you like, but be gentle.

Three neck and shoulder pain: Fengchi point + Jianjing point

Method: Scrape the Fengchi point from top to bottom along the skin until you reach the Jianjing point, and then scrape along the direction of the shoulder from inside to outside, thirty times where there is flesh, and twenty times where there is no flesh.

Tips: Use your wrist to adjust the angle and move your forearm to drive the scraping board to scrape.

Four liver nourishing and blood nourishing: Xuehai acupoint + Sanyinjiao acupoint

Method: Scrape from the Xuehai point on the inner side of the lower limb to the Sanyinjiao point, from top to bottom, without stopping in the middle. Scrape all the way until the skin turns red and purple sha spots are formed under the skin.

Regularly scraping Sanyinjiao can help replenish blood and nourish the liver.

Tip: When scraping the lower limbs, scrape the outside first, from top to bottom, then scrape the back (the location of the bladder meridian), and then scrape the inside.

Five spring fire: Taichong point + Xingjian point

Symptoms of real fire: painful gums, sore throat, mouth ulcers, thirst, irritability, yellow and red urine, dry and hard stools, and red tongue with yellow coating.

Method: Use the obtuse angle of the scraping board to press the Xingjian acupoint and Neiting acupoint for 1-2 minutes each, and then scrape from bottom to top (can be used with scraping oil or massage oil). Use more force within the tolerable range, and scrape until sha appears or scrape 50 times.

6. Spring Deficiency Fire: Five Lines of Back Pain

Symptoms of deficiency fire: flushed face, thirst without desire to drink, dry cough with little sputum, low fever, red tongue with little coating, and heat in the five parts of the body.

Method: Scrape five lines on the back, including the Governor Vessel in the middle of the back, the first lateral line of the Bladder Meridian 1.5 inches away from the Governor Vessel, which is 2 horizontal fingers away, and the second lateral line of the Bladder Meridian 3 inches away from the Governor Vessel, which is 4 horizontal fingers away.

When scraping, the pressure should be light and the speed should be slow. Each board should be stimulated for a longer time. This can stimulate the body's positive energy and restore the weakened functions.

7. Common Cold: Dazhui Point

Dazhui point: Located in the depression below the highest bone protrusion at the back of the neck, it is more obvious when you lower your head.

Method: Scrape from top to bottom, usually for 5 to 10 minutes each time, until the back of the neck feels warm.

8. Low back pain: hands + back

Method: Apply scraping oil on the lower back first, then slowly scrape both sides of the spine from top to bottom.

The reflex area of ​​the waist on the hand is in the middle of the back of the hand. You can first apply a little scraping oil, and then slowly scrape along the wrist to the tip of the middle finger.

While scraping, look for areas with pain, nodules, and muscle tension and stiffness. Scrape for 15 to 30 minutes each time.

Nine breast nodules: combing both breasts

Method: Apply a small amount of moisturizer, then hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle to the chest, and slowly scrape from the base of the breast under the breast towards the nipple, with gentle force, until you feel comfortable, for 5 to 10 minutes each time.

Tip: Do not scrape the nipple, areola and unexplained lumps in the breast.

Ten. Poor stomach and intestines: scraping Tianshu

Tianshu Point: Located two inches beside the navel.

Common diarrhea: For common mild diarrhea, you can use a scraper to rub the Tianshu point counterclockwise, or press and rub the Zhongwan point (4 inches above the navel).
Constipation: Use a scraper to rub the Tianshu point in a clockwise direction until you feel a sense of heat in the abdomen.

Scraping Tips

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