Gua sha

Gua Sha, a healing technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine, dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It commonly involves using an instrument with a smooth edge to press-stroke or scrape lubricated skin in one direction for the purpose of increasing circulation and releasing stagnant blood and toxins.

Benefits of Gua Sha

Most people use gua sha as a treatment for common conditions such as a cold, flu, headache, asthma, bronchitis, and both chronic and acute pain. It’s also used to stimulate the immune system, detoxify the body, and release fevers, as the scraping brings excess heat and toxins to the surface of the skin.