Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
alternative therapy
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:cupping_therapy
|
| gptkbp:category |
complementary and alternative medicine
|
| gptkbp:celebrityUse |
gptkb:Gwyneth_Paltrow
gptkb:Michael_Phelps |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
convulsions
high fever broken skin |
| gptkbp:cupMaterial |
gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:glass gptkb:bamboo silicone |
| gptkbp:duration |
5-20 minutes
|
| gptkbp:effect |
creates suction on skin
|
| gptkbp:evidence |
limited scientific support
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
fire cupping
|
| gptkbp:marking |
circular red or purple marks
|
| gptkbp:method |
placing heated cups on skin
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
people with bleeding disorders
people with skin ulcers pregnant women (on abdomen or lower back) |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:ancient_China
|
| gptkbp:popularFor |
increased in Western countries
|
| gptkbp:processor |
cup placed quickly on skin
flame used to heat air inside cup |
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote healing
relieve muscle tension reduce pain increase blood flow |
| gptkbp:regulates |
varies by country
not regulated in many countries |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:dry_cupping
gptkb:wet_cupping |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
infection
scarring worsening of skin conditions |
| gptkbp:scientificConsensus |
insufficient evidence for efficacy
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
burns
skin irritation bruising |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkb:Middle_Eastern_medicine traditional Korean medicine |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:cupping_therapy
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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