Guasha Precautions
- Pick a high-quality lubricant
- Do not operate on an empty stomach or when you are full
- Drink a cup of warm water before and after the therapy
- Sterilize tools before use, wash tools after use
- Work in a well ventilated space. Install air purifier if working in an air-conditioned room.
- Avoid performing Guasha close to a ventilation or air conditioning outlet
- Do not perform Guasha across a large skin area for a prolonged period time to protect the Qi
- After Sha surfaces, limit scraping to 25 times and below. Keep the Guasha duration within 45 minutes each time
- Do not scrape directly on diseased skin or mass, if it is a lesion, scrape around it
- When the blockage is severe and causing great pain, scrape other regions (it is better to follow the meridians to dredge them, then scrape the painful region.
- After scraping, sweat pores will be expanded. Do not take a shower within 2 hours; it is OK to Guasha while showering.
- Sha is observed when a certain amount of capillary bleeding is reabsorbed by surrounding tissues. This process enhances the immune system. Generally, Sha will retreat in about 3 to 5 to 10 days. You must wait for the Sha to recede before you can perform Guasha again (Perform moxibustion/ Apply hot compress / Apply essential oils to accelerate tissue repair)
- Generally, it will be painful 2 to 3 days after scraping (normal). After scraping, drink water to supplement the body with fluid and promote metabolism.
- If the Guasha site is incorrect or the technique is improper, there will be no side effects, so you can operate with peace of mind.
