CUPPING THERAPY: Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2nd edition (with DVD)

by Ilkay Zihni Chirali

Chinese methods of cupping--applying vacuum cups to areas on the skin surface in order to relieve stagnation and promote flow of blood and qi-- are presented in historical and clinical perspective. Cupping treatments describe therapy for common disorders ranging from abdominal pain, stroke, and asthma to anemia, diarrhea, and back pain. Over 60 illustrations complement the textual detail.

This 2nd edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of traditional chinese medicine theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines for applying this technique to various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principals of action.

A DVD containing videoclips showing the 11 methods of cupping therapy plus a picture gallery of 150 full color images complements the text.