Exploring the benefits of this ancient Chinese therapy still thriving today

Synopsis Gua sha, a 2,000-year-old Chinese therapeutic scraping technique, is gaining recognition for its potential health benefits. It involves scraping skin to stimulate circulation and healing, reportedly easing pain, inflammation, and perimenopausal symptoms. While generally safe, it causes temporary bruising and is unsuitable for individuals with certain medical conditions, serving best as a complementary therapy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has influenced health practices for hundreds of years, from acupuncture to tai chi. But gua sha, an old Chinese therapy, is now making waves all over the world. Gua sha is becoming more popular around the world as both a healing…