dry cupping

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf alternative therapy
gptkbp:benefit pain relief
muscle relaxation
improved circulation
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:wet_cupping
gptkbp:does_not_involve bloodletting
gptkbp:evidence limited scientific evidence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dry cupping
gptkbp:involves creating suction
placing cups on skin
gptkbp:regardedAs pseudoscience by some medical professionals
gptkbp:sideEffect skin irritation
skin bruising
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkb:Middle_Eastern_medicine
complementary medicine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cupping_therapy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5