The use of cups, Moxa (burning of the herb Artemisia Vulgaris) and Gua Sha (scraping therapy) has been a key therapeutic tool for the clinical application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from antiquity until today. The indications of these applications include a wide range of medical conditions and treatment of pain. Simplicity of their use makes them accessible to anyone for the treatment of various physical, mental and emotional disorders.
COURSE CONTENT
- Historical facts.
- Yin – Yang, 8 principles, 6 damaging factors, Meridian theories.
- Therapeutic indications.
- Contraindications – Precautions.
- Cupping Techniques: Stimulating and spreading, sliding and massaging, bleeding.
- Gua Sha Techniques.
- Application of various types of Moxa therapy.