gua sha tools

The Modern Understanding of Gua Sha: From Tradition to Science

Gua Sha originated thousands of years ago as a folk therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The term literally means “to scrape away stagnation,” referring to the method of using a smooth-edged tool—often made of jade, horn, or stone—to massage the skin and promote the flow of qi and blood. In TCM theory, stagnation of […]

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