| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:alternative_therapy 
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                                | gptkbp:alsoKnownAs | gptkb:cupping_therapy 
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                                | gptkbp:category | gptkb:complementary_and_alternative_medicine 
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                                | gptkbp:celebrityUse | gptkb:Gwyneth_Paltrow gptkb:Michael_Phelps
 
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                                | gptkbp:contraindication | convulsions high fever
 broken skin
 
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                                | gptkbp:cupMaterial | gptkb:ceramics gptkb:glass
 gptkb:silicone
 gptkb:bamboo
 
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                                | gptkbp:duration | 5-20 minutes 
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                                | gptkbp:effect | creates suction on skin 
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                                | gptkbp:evidence | limited scientific support 
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                                | gptkbp:marking | circular red or purple marks 
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                                | gptkbp:method | placing heated cups on skin 
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                                | gptkbp:notRecommendedFor | people with bleeding disorders people with skin ulcers
 pregnant women (on abdomen or lower back)
 
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                                | gptkbp:origin | gptkb:ancient_China 
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                                | gptkbp:popularFor | increased in Western countries 
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                                | gptkbp:processor | cup placed quickly on skin flame used to heat air inside cup
 
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                                | gptkbp:purpose | promote healing relieve muscle tension
 reduce pain
 increase blood flow
 
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                                | gptkbp:regulates | varies by country not regulated in many countries
 
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                                | gptkbp:relatedTo | gptkb:dry_cupping gptkb:wet_cupping
 
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                                | gptkbp:riskFactor | infection scarring
 worsening of skin conditions
 
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                                | gptkbp:scientificConsensus | insufficient evidence for efficacy 
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                                | gptkbp:sideEffect | burns skin irritation
 bruising
 
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                                | gptkbp:usedIn | gptkb:traditional_medicine gptkb:Middle_Eastern_medicine
 traditional Korean medicine
 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:cupping_therapy 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsLayer | 7 
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                                | https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | fire cupping 
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