Ancient Origins
Cupping therapy dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its practice found in ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. The Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks, describes the Egyptians using cupping therapy in 1550 B.C.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has utilized cupping for over 3,000 years, believing it helps balance the body's qi (energy flow) and remove toxins from the body.
Hippocrates wrote about cupping, and through Hippocratic medicine spread the practice across Ancient Rome. They believed it reduced inflammation, relieved pressure in the body and helped to redirect blood flow away from diseased organs.
