How Long After Cupping Therapy Can I Use Air Conditioning?
After about three to four hours of physical recovery following cupping therapy, it is permissible to use an air conditioner. When doing so, one should be mindful of dressing appropriately, setting the temperature not too low, and avoiding direct airflow on the cupped areas to prevent catching a cold. Additionally, post-cupping precautions include attention to bathing time, warmth retention, and avoiding scratching.
1. Bathing Time: It is advisable to refrain from bathing within the first day after cupping, as the skin remains open and bathing may introduce excessive moisture into the body. It is best to wait for at least two days before bathing.
2. Warmth Retention: After cupping, the body becomes relatively weak, and pores remain dilated throughout. Thus, even though air conditioning is permissible after three to four hours, one should still avoid direct airflow on the cupped areas. Failure to keep warm promptly may lead to the invasion of wind-cold pathogens, which not only negates the therapeutic benefits of cupping but may also exacerbate the condition or even cause wind-cold type common cold.
3. Avoid Scratching: After cupping, the local skin may experience intense itchiness accompanied by a flushed appearance. Patients should refrain from scratching immediately to prevent skin breakage, which could lead to blisters or infections.
Many people feel relaxed and comfortable after cupping therapy. However, post-treatment, it is crucial to maintain warmth, avoid direct airflow on the cupped areas, control bathing time, etc., to ensure better health.
