FIRST LET ME SAY I HAVE NO WISH TO OFFEND (about Cupping)

FIRST LET ME SAY I HAVE NO WISH TO OFFEND

Cupping has no greater inherent danger than acupressure except for sub-dermal hematoma if left in place too long. Cups do not have to be placed on acupuncture points tho they may be. I disagree that an inaccurate cup placement will make someone sick. Mis-placement or mis-diagnosis will generally produce no effects, and subsequent symptoms are a continued progression of an illness not curbed by an ineffectual treatment.

Opinions such as you expressed are often made by some who do not want people to treat themselves. I encourage people in these groups to learn to treat themselves and it is what these two groups are about. Herbs are generally as safe to use as they are in cooking, and we do admonish against using dangerous or toxic herbs in the group. You can take garlic in a capsule or on garlic-bread, often with equal results. Peppermint Extract from the spice aisle and your own tincture of peppermint are nearly identical.

The emphasis here in these groups is to bring everyone to the level of knowledge of Great Great Grandma and treatment through home remedies common in the 1900s, using less than 50 herbs and some other non-herbal substances like Honey, Salt, Baking Soda, and Vinegar.

I am a practicing ND and I try to keep a close eye on people who advocate dangerous practices in the group or otherwise deter folks from home treatment. Herbal capsules and supplements are available in Vitamin aisles of most major stores and information in these groups is more comprehensive than what packaging provides.