What is a crescent bar?

Crescent stick is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment tool, also known as crescent knife and cupping knife. It is usually made of arc-shaped metal or glass tube, and the two ends are slightly contracted. When in use, the crescent-shaped stick is placed on the skin to generate negative pressure to adsorb the skin, thereby stimulating the meridians and acupoints of the body and achieving the purposes of conditioning the body and treating diseases.

The use method of crescent-shaped stick is similar to cupping, but it doesn't need fire to burn. Instead, negative pressure is generated by artificial air extraction or mechanical equipment, so that the skin is adsorbed on the crescent-shaped stick. In the treatment of Chinese medicine such as scraping and cupping, the crescent bar can also be used for scraping or cupping to enhance the therapeutic effect.

The use of crescent sticks needs to pay attention to health and safety issues, and it needs to be disinfected before use, in strict accordance with the operating procedures. When using crescent bars, you need to master the correct strength and skills to avoid damaging your skin. In addition, when using the crescent bar, you need to pay attention to avoid excessive use, so as not to have adverse effects on your body.