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cutaneous functions
- promote smooth flow of qi and xue in meridians
- regulate the function of zang fu organs
- harmonize the yin and yang
- remove pathogenic factors and removes damp
- relieves numbness
- stops pain
- dissipate blood stasis
- induce resuscitation
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cutaneous acu indications
- hypertension
- headache
- myopia
- dysmenorrhea
- intercostal neuraliga
- neurasthenia
- gastorintestinal disorders
- neurodermititis
- disorders of nervous system
- skin disease
- headache
- dizziness
- vertigo
- insomnia
- Gi disease
- gynocological disease
- painful joints
- paralysis
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cutaneous contra indications
- over skin ulcerations
- over areas of traumatic injury, burns
- acute infectious disease
- acute abdominal disorders
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tapping technique
- hold needle correctly
- movement comes from wrist
- needles strike at 90 degree angle
- tap then lift needle to new spot
- rate of 70-90 times per minute
- above to below
- medial to lateral
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functions of gua sha
- moves stagnant qi and xue
- releases the exterior
- moves fluids
- promotes circulation and normalizes metabolic processes
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gua sha indications
- common cold
- flu
- bronchitis
- asthma
- internal or external pain
- chronic disorders not resolved by herbs, moxa, acu, massage
- (stubborn recurring pain)
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gua sha cautions
- around warts, scars, moles, bony surfaces
- thin skin
- numb area
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gua sha contraindications
- on rashes, boils, carbuncles
- on ulcerations
- on skin lesions
- abdomen\lumbosacral of pregnant women
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lighter brighter sha
recent w\c attack
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darker sha
older blood stasis
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pale to slightly red
blood xu
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purple\black
longterm stasis (patient will immediately feel better)
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