Placing sterilized disposable needles just below the skin surface helps stimulate the qi to flow again through the body. Aromatherapy - The practice of using aromas from oils, incense or candles to calm the mind and body or illicit other responses. This information is given to the patient who learns to regulate and control these body functions. The substance called EDTA is administered intravenously and bonds to the metal particles that are then excreted from the body during urination. Dry cupping does not involve puncturing the skin before the cups are applied.
Wet cupping involves puncturing the afflicted area before placing the cups on the body.
A vacuum is created in both dry and wet cupping with what looks like an ordinary drinking glass. The vacuum causes the skin to rise, pores to open and toxins to discharge. With wet cupping, small amounts of blood flow out of the punctured areas, causing removal of congested or stagnated blood. The cups are autoclaved which makes them sterile. The belief that plants have medicinal effects and can be used instead of some synthetic medicines.