Your Cupping Guide

Cupping Therapy – Natural relief and well-being

Cupping is a traditional Chinese form of therapy where a light suction is created on the skin to:

  • Increase blood circulation and glow

  • Remove waste products

  • Loosen tension in muscles and connective tissue

  • Reduce swelling and fine lines

  • Stimulate collagen and improve skin elasticity

Benefits of silicone cupping

  • Soft, flexible, and shatterproof material

  • Comfortable and easy to use – also on your own

  • Suitable for the entire body

  • Adjustable suction power as needed

4 Common cupping techniques

  1. Stationary cupping
    The cup is placed and remains on the skin for 8–10 mins. Effective for stiff muscles and cold areas.

  2. Moving cupping
    The cup is glided over the skin with oil – great for larger areas like the stomach, waist, and thighs.

  3. Flash cupping
    Repeated quick application and removal of the cup. Used for muscle soreness and mild colds.

  4. Lifting cupping
    The cup is gently lifted repeatedly – increases blood flow and gently stimulates the skin.

Cupping marks – What do they mean?

  1. Red – Local heat, possible inflammation

  2. Pink – Healthy circulation

  3. Dark purple/black – Stagnation of Qi and blood

  4. Blisters – Excess dampness in the body

  5. Gray-white – Weakened state, deficiency of Qi and blood

Precautions for Cupping therapy

Before cupping

  • Choose areas with soft muscle tissue and little hair

  • Avoid strong suction and long duration (max 10 min)

  • Use fewer and smaller cups for sensitive skin or first-time use

  • Avoid movement during the treatment

After cupping

  • Wait min. 1 hour before bathing

  • Avoid cold and drafts – keep the body warm

  • Drink water or warm tea to support detoxification

  • Marks normally disappear after 3–5 days

  • Clean cups with mild soap and water

When should cupping be avoided?

  • Bleeding disorders or heart disease

  • Severe swelling, injured or very sensitive skin

  • Cancer, skin lesions, high fever, convulsions

  • Children under 6 and pregnant women (1st trimester)

  • Certain mental illnesses