Cupping as an indigenous treatment of pain syndromes in the finnish cultural and social context

Vaskilampi, Tuula; Hänninen, Osmo

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(82)90450-6

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“…Loss of blood along with vasodilation tends to increase the parasympathetic activity and relaxes the body muscles which benefit the patient and could also be associated with the after effects of cupping. Furthermore, the loss of blood is thought to increase the quality of the remaining blood that improves pain symptoms 28 . It has also been found that cupping increases red blood cells RBCs 29 .…”

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The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

Al-Bedah

Elsubai

Qureshi

et al. 2019

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by “Pain-Gate Theory”, “Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls” and “Reflex zone theory”. Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by “Nitric Oxide theory”. Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to “Activation of immune system theory”. Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by “Blood Detoxification Theory”. These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.

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confidence: 99%

The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

Al-Bedah

Elsubai

Qureshi

et al. 2019

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

161

144

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“…This mechanism is mediated by the enhancement of microcirculation, angiogenesis, and capillary endothelial cell repair [172,177]. Muscle relaxation and parasympathetic activity due to blood loss and vasodilation is other mechanisms [178]. A lot of studies reported the possible preventive and therapeutic advantages of cupping therapy in variable diseases, such as lung disorders, type 2 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases, cardiac diseases, and chronic fatigue syndrome [179][180][181][182][183].…”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine in COVID-19 Infection, an Old Weapon against a New Enemy

Elnawasany¹

2022

Medicinal Plants

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COVID-19 is a running story with an unexpected end. Despite the large effort to provide effective treatment and prophylaxis, many people are still getting infected. This may be explained by the continuous virus mutations, and hence, the attenuation of the vaccine’s efficacy. Therefore, long-life boosting of the body’s immunity is a hopeful way against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Medicinal plants and other complementary and alternative remedies were used effectively in treating numerous mankind’s health problems. Recently, a lot of studies have confirmed the effect of natural products, cupping therapy, and acupuncture against SARS-CoV-2. The aim of this chapter is to remind ourselves of the natural pharmacy that God gave us, by shedding the light on the importance of some herbs and traditional remedies in the management of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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“…Są to opisywane również w Europie poparzenia, zmiany skórne i infekcje, ale też większe ryzyko zawału czy krwotoku wewnętrznego. W odróżnieniu od krajów Zachodu, bańki cieszą się niezmienną popularnością w krajach wschodniej Europyw Rosji i Finlandii [75]. W Rosji w połowie XIX wieku wybitny rosyjski chirurg N.I.…”

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