How Long After Scraping Should I Wait to Use Air Conditioning?
Scraping therapy is guided by the theory of meridians and acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine. By repeatedly scraping and rubbing the skin with specially made scraping tools, local skin changes such as red millet-like spots or dark red bleeding points ("Sha" coming out) appear, which has the effects of dispelling wind-cold, clearing heat and removing dampness, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and unblocking meridians to relieve pain, thus achieving the purpose of strengthening the body's resistance to eliminate pathogens and preventing and treating diseases.
After scraping therapy, the capillaries of the human body become congested and the pores open. Blowing an air conditioner at this time allows cold and dampness to penetrate the body through the open pores, increasing the cold and dampness in the body and affecting the effect of scraping therapy. Therefore, it is best to wait for 12 hours after scraping therapy before using an air conditioner to give the pores enough buffer time.
It is normal to experience mild pain, itchiness, or other sensations in the local area 1 to 2 days after scraping therapy. Taking a cold shower is contraindicated 30 minutes after Sha comes out to prevent water and cold from invading the body through locally dilated pores. The scraped area can be covered with clothing or a thin blanket, and at the same time, care should be taken to avoid exposure to wind and cold.
Scraping therapy has strict requirements in terms of direction, technique, intensity, indications, contraindications, etc. Improper operation may lead to discomfort or even worsening of the condition. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow the operating specifications or medical advice and should not be performed at home arbitrarily.
