Cupping marks are circular marks that range in color from pink to scarlet red to deep purple.
Chinese Medicine Cupping Mark Color Guide:
Mild redness indicates healthy blood circulation
No redness indicates qi and blood deficiency
Water droplets or blisters indicates excess dampness
Spotting with redness indicates toxin accumulation
Moderate redness indicates moderate blood stagnation
Deep purple indicates severe stagnation
The important things to remember are that cupping therapy supports your lymphatic system and cupping marks don’t hurt. Cupping is used to promote healing and vitality by alleviating pain and removing toxins from your body.