If you're battling a cold, and like all mankind, hate going to the doctor, perhaps you could see what traditional Chinese massage could do for you. Guasha is a traditional Chinese treatment which is help you to get rid of common illness, the following will give some information about Guasha treatment.
The essence of Guasha is the scraping of the back and other areas to release blocked Qi (energy) and to cure other illnesses. Gua means “to scrape” and Sha means “red skin rash” (in other words, the result of the Gua).
Guasha is used to cure the common cold, flu, bronchitis, asthma, headaches, fevers, chills, cough, abdominal complaints, diarrhea, as well as chronic disorders involving pain and blocked Qi.
The practitioner uses a section of cow horn or a wooden scraper to scrape the back, neck, buttocks and limbs. Oil is used as a lubricant on the skin to lessen the pain of the scraping.
It must not feel too bad since it’s been used as a cure for common ailments since Yuan Dynasty. We’ve heard varying tales from “excruciating” to “not all that bad”. The results are said to be quick and sure, however. So if you’re suffering from a bad cold and want to try a traditional cure while you’re traveling, Gua Sha might just do the trick.
If you want to try Guasha, traditional Chinese medical and massage clinics offer this Chinese massage. It is especially useful for the people who hate the western medicine.
