What is a crescent stick

The crescent stick is a traditional Chinese medical treatment tool, also known as a crescent knife and cupping knife. It is usually made of a curved section of metal or glass tube that is slightly constricted at both ends. When in use, the crescent stick is placed on the skin to stimulate the meridians and acupoints of the body by generating negative pressure adsorption on the skin, in order to achieve the purpose of toning the body and treating diseases.

The use of the crescent stick is similar to cupping, but it does not require a fire to burn, but rather, the skin is adsorbed on the crescent stick by manually pumping air or by generating negative pressure through mechanical devices. The crescent stick can also be used for gua sha or cupping to enhance the therapeutic effect when performing Chinese medicine treatments such as gua sha and fire cupping.

The use of crescent sticks requires attention to health and safety issues, and they need to be sterilized before use and in strict accordance with operating procedures. When using the crescent moon stick, you need to master the correct strength and technique to avoid damage to the skin. In addition, in the use of crescent moon stick, need to pay attention to avoid excessive use, so as to avoid adverse effects on the body.