Various Benefits of Scraping for Health

Indonesian people are familiar with the term kerokan. Alternative medicine to get rid of colds, is done by scraping metal onto the surface of the back skin that has been covered with balsam or oil first.

Actually in addition to Indonesia, alternative medicine is also widely practiced in other countries, especially in Asia, such as China and Vietnam. Scraping in China is known as gua sha , while Vietnam calls it cao gio . Both of them aim to repel overcoming colds, aches, and headaches.

Various Benefits of Scraping for Health

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When the body is scraped, the circulation of soft tissue in the scraped part of the body will be aroused and blood flow will be smooth. In addition, scrapings are believed to improve metabolism and help overcome inflammation that often triggers certain diseases.

After scraping, the scraped area will appear bruised and reddish in color (petechiae) . The area will feel warmer than other body parts, so the body will feel more relaxed. This method is relatively safe because no dangerous side effects have been found.

Even though it requires further research, from the data available, scrapings not only help expel colds, but are also believed to be able to relieve symptoms of some diseases, such as:

  • Neck pain
    Scraping is more effective in dealing with neck pain than a heating pad or patch placed behind the neck. Before buying a medicine, you can do a scraping on the neck to relieve pain in the neck.
  • Migraine headaches
    You can do scrapings when you experience migraine headaches. Research reveals, the effectiveness of this method is no less effective than taking a lot of headache drugs that are sold freely on the market.
  • Breast swelling
    Nursing mothers often experience breast swelling after labor. As a result the mother will find it difficult to breastfeed. Scraping is considered effective enough to help overcome this problem.
  • Tourette's Syndrome
    Scraping can be combined with other methods, such as acupuncture, to help relieve some of the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome, such as repeated twitching of (tic) on the face, as well as throat and sound disorders.

  • Perimenopausal syndrome
    Scraping can help relieve symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome, such as insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, and heart palpitations ( hot flushes ). These symptoms often appear in women who are approaching menopause.
  • Hepatitis B
    Scraping can help relieve the symptoms of hepatitis B, such as inflammation of the liver, damage to the liver, scarring in the liver and decrease in liver enzymes.

Even though it is safe, if you have a blood clotting disorder or are taking blood thinners, you should avoid scraping. Likewise for those of you who have just undergone surgery, it is recommended not to do scrapings. Also avoid doing excessive scrapings, because of the risk of causing injury. Make sure you use metal that has been cleaned before.

Scraping is easy to do with various benefits for the body. However, further research is needed to prove its effectiveness. If you have a special health condition or a complaint arises after scraping, you should consult a doctor.

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