The use of the Suction Cups is probably one of the oldest techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

There are several types of suction cups. The safest ones are plastic ones that have a vacuum system attached to make a slight suction of the skin. The suction causes the tissues to be lifted (in the inner area of ​​the suction cup), stimulating the local blood flow, "unblocking the qi block" and promoting drainage in that area.