Gua sha explained: Origins, reported benefits and side effects
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) procedure practiced for centuries, is believed to offer many health benefits, beyond mere cosmetics suggested by recent trends. About Gua sha: Regarded as one of the oldest forms of TCM, gua sha's recorded history reportedly dates back to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, when it was used to open up muscular interstices, promote blood flow and expel pathogenic factors. Some sources say it was practiced as early as the Paleolithic Age, when early humans used hands, stones or other tools to alleviate symptoms or even help with a loss of consciousness...
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