DOI: 10.1097/gscm.0000000000000114 ISSN: 2837-8806

Technical operation specifications for traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness services (non-medical)—Cupping

Xuan Xu, Jing Shen, Mailan Liu, Cheng Xia, Zhe Deng, Jia Shi, Shulin Xiong, Chao Wang, Qinghu He, Mi Liu, Xiaorong Chang

With the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health and wellness services, standardizing the operation of cupping techniques has become key to enhancing service quality and safety. The Technical Operation Specifications for Traditional Chinese Medicine Health and Wellness Services (Non-Medical)—Cupping aims to provide standardized operational guidance for nonmedical TCM health and wellness service institutions and their practitioners. This article provides a detailed interpretation of the pretreatment preparation, operation steps and requirements, posttreatment care, precautions, and contraindications during the cupping operation process. Through an in-depth interpretation of the Specifications, this article aims to improve the standardization of cupping techniques, enhance the safety and effectiveness of services, and better serve the health needs of the general public.

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