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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:traditional_medicine
traditional therapy
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gptkbp:alternativeTo
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gptkb:acupuncture
physical therapy
massage therapy
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gptkbp:celebrityUse
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gptkb:Gwyneth_Paltrow
gptkb:Michael_Phelps
gptkb:Jennifer_Aniston
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gptkbp:effect
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mild discomfort
skin discoloration
temporary bruising
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gptkbp:evidence
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limited
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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cupping therapy
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gptkbp:method
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creating suction
placing cups on skin
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gptkbp:notRecommendedFor
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skin ulcers
bleeding disorders
people with severe chronic diseases
pregnant women (on abdomen/lower back)
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:ancient_China
gptkb:ancient_Egypt
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gptkbp:popularFor
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increased in Western countries
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gptkbp:purpose
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alleviate pain
improve circulation
promote blood flow
relieve muscle tension
remove toxins
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gptkbp:recognizedBy
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World Health Organization (as traditional medicine)
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gptkbp:regulates
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varies by country
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gptkbp:riskFactor
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burns
scarring
skin infection
worsening of eczema
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:dry_cupping
gptkb:fire_cupping
gptkb:flash_cupping
gptkb:wet_cupping
moving cupping
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gptkbp:usedIn
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gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkb:South_Korean
gptkb:Eastern_European_medicine
gptkb:Unani_medicine
Islamic medicine
Persian medicine
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gptkbp:uses
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bamboo cups
glass cups
plastic cups
silicone cups
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:South_Korean
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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