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The use of cupping therapy
5307485 The use of cupping therapy.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of cupping therapy. Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine. It is believed by some that the suction can help treat pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots, and swelling; however, the efficacy of this is unproven. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38362918
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Alternative Amsterdam Cupping Heat Knots Medicinal Muscles Pain Scar Swelling Therapy Tissue Vacuum Dutch Netherlands Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Suction The Netherland
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This engraving from the 18th century depicts the ancient practice of cupping therapy, a form of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries. The image shows a person undergoing cupping therapy, with glass cups creating suction on their skin to treat various ailments such as pain, scar tissues in muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots, and swelling.
Cupping therapy is believed by some to have therapeutic benefits by improving blood flow and promoting healing in the body. However, its efficacy remains unproven and controversial in modern medicine.
The intricate details captured in this print showcase the historical significance of cupping therapy as a pseudo-medicinal practice that was once widely used across Europe. The use of heat and vacuum pressure through glass cups highlights the traditional methods employed in this ancient form of pain therapy.
As we gaze upon this fascinating engraving, we are transported back to a time when alternative medicine played a significant role in treating various health conditions. This artwork serves as a reminder of the diverse practices that have shaped medical history throughout the centuries.
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