The Curative Powers of Cupping
Author: Jimmycox
Cupping, as it is called in English, is one of the oldest forms of
therapy, and is very effective in the treatment of a variety of
complaints. It is known in France as "ventouse," in Germany as
"Schroepfen," and in America as "vacuum" or "pneumatic" treatment, and
in these countries it is far more widely used by the medical profession
as well as by the laity, more especially by the peasants on the
Continent.
As a matter of fact, I have in my possession an
almost up-to-the-minute German medical publication on the subject,
which goes to indicate that because a therapeutic method is considered
"old fashioned" it should not, on that account be illogically discarded.
The
Egyptians in ancient times used dry cupping in the treatment of
disease, i.e., about five thousand years ago. Even in unexplored
regions of darkest Africa it was discovered that the natives there used
coconut shells to serve as "cups," which they applied to various parts
of the body for curative purposes, whilst the Arabs in far off days
applied the hollow horns of animals to the affected areas, and other
races were found to use a hollow bamboo rod one end of which was placed
on the skin with firm pressure, and the other end in the mouth. The air
was then sucked up and a vacuum produced. After all, the oldest form of
"cupping" is to be found in the mouth in that the lips are pressed on
to the infected part and the poison, e.g., snake poison, sucked out. It
is also thought that the saliva has curative properties, hence, for
example, the dog licks his wounds.
About four hundred years
before Christ there lived that great, enlightened physician Hippocrates
who was evidently not slow to recognize the therapeutic possibilities
of cupping. There were many other doctors of note in far off days who
used the method, but in more recent times there was a French doctor by
the name of Victor J. Junod who discovered, quite independently, the
curative principle of cupping by observing the effect of atmospheric
pressure upon the human organism as he climbed a high mountain. This
discovery he employed in his practice, and the results he obtained from
the treatment were so outstanding that they brought him early
recognition by the French Medical Societies, whilst the medical schools
of Italy, Germany and Austria warmly received him. There was also an
English doctor by the name of Hadfield, who years ago, recognized the
potentialities of this treatment in circulatory disturbances and
diseases resulting there from.
We surely all know that an
unhampered flow of the blood, which is itself chemically balanced and
not surcharged with toxic matter, is the restorer and maintainer of
health. Osteopathic treatment is of immense value in removing
obstructions to this vital circulation of the blood and lymph, but
unfortunately, for various reasons, not everyone can avail himself of
the services of a qualified osteopath - indeed there may not be one in
the area in which potential patients reside.
It is for all these
that this article is written, for any member of the family in the home
can easily carry out cupping treatment and prove a great boon. It can
also be used as a most valuable adjunct by those who are attending an
osteopath. Among the numerous complaints and diseases that can benefit
from cupping are any painful congested area, bronchitis, asthma,
pneumonia, pleurisy, boils, swellings, rheumatism, arthritis, and
lumbago.
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