"*OMG you're ***kidding me***, right?*" That was Miss 15's reaction to **the photo**. It had started out simply enough. I got an Instagram DM from a client, showing one of my [Pure Thai Naturals](https://purethainaturals.com)' Thai herbal beeswax balms that he uses in his massage & deep tissue therapy practice in Brazil. Me: ***"OOOooohhh Sebastien's using my balm for Gua Sha!!"*** (*in a slightly squealy-happy tone*) ***"Gua whaaat?"***, my daughter had asked. ***"Gua Sha"***, I answered. ***"Traditional Chinese scraping massage."*** She looked at me blankly. Which led to a loooong explanation from me of how fascia contains nerve tissue, and how Gua Sha can be incredibly effective for pain ***if done well***. Which led to a long chat about the pros and cons of Gua Sha and the way some cultures view the body and pain differently from others. "***Can I see? What it looks like after a treatment***?" And so I showed her this. ![TCMGuaSha1.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/artemislives/KgPxYgvm-TCMGuaSha1.jpg) [Source](https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/gua-sha). And this. ![GuaSha2.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/artemislives/TG1dMo3j-GuaSha2.jpg)[Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gua_sha). #### Which lead to the OMG reaction. In Chinese medicine theory, the scraping and controlled damage to the underlying tissue moves "excess wind energy". In western medical terms, causing low level and controlled bleeding under the skin forces a circulatory and immune response from the body, which will immediately seek to resolve the blood trapped beneath the skin, thereby bringing renewed vascular and white cell energy ...and subsequent healing. Various tools have been used throughout the centuries, ranging from mystical sacred bones and pieces of jade to old kitchen spoons. It's important NOT to use anything too sharp that will break the skin, and important to use a massage balm that's not too slippery (*not* oil), is natural & chemical free (maximum absorption to bloodstream going to be happening through that inflamed red skin) but which still gives enough "glide" to protect the skin surface. Hence the instagram story of my beeswax massage balm doing service in Brazil. The standard Gua Sha tools look something like this: ![GuaShaTools.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/artemislives/leZaD0F9-GuaShaTools.jpg) and there is always much more "energy" if the tool was handmade or gifted by one's Chinese medicine teacher. Gua Sha is best understood by seeing it in practice. https://youtu.be/ivS_-jIHR3w Does it hurt? It can, if it's not done correctly or well. I found my back uncomfortably HOT after the two treatments I had years ago. *Which explains why my client chooses a cooling, soothing balm.* Gua Sha is an ***ancient art*** and discussed in Chinese texts dating back almost 1800 years. It's widely practiced in China and Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and yes, also in northern Thailand. The bruises can take up to a week to fade, depending on your body's healing response. Is it safe for everyone? Clearly not recommend for young children, ***never*** on open wounds or on people with known blood clotting disorders. The biggest risks are from burns (too much friction, not enough balm) or hematoma - an uncontrolled bleeding and pooling of blood under the skin which can be painful and dangerous. ***Both of those risks make it IMPERATIVE that you go to a well trained Gua Sha therapist.*** If you're in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I can personally recommend [Sebastien Massages](https://linktr.ee/sebastienmassage) because I know the well credentialed people he has studied with here in Thailand. And he uses an excellent beeswax balm. 😉 ***Never be shy to ask to see credentials***. #### Have YOU ever had a Gua Sha massage? #### Did you like it? #### Did it help? #### If you've never had one, would you try? ***Love to hear your answers in the comments below.*** The Beeswax Balm Sebastien uses? Here's the [store link]() and yes, we ship worldwide with DHL and throughout Thailand with Kerry Express. <center>[![GingerCassia80.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/artemislives/C2JjLx3L-GingerCassia80.jpg)](https://purethainaturals.com/products/ginger-cassia-traditional-thai-beeswax-balm-80g-cooling?_pos=4&_sid=692958c0f&_ss=r)</center> You can follow Sebastien (great videos) on IG @sebastienmassage *** *Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as medical advice, but purely as an anecdotal overview of a common Chinese medicine treatment. Please always see a well trained, registered and licensed TCM practitioner.* <hr> <center>***All images used in my posts are created and owned by myself, unless specifically sourced. 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Wow well that certainly does look rather severe ;) I've seen the hot cup method used quite a bit in Phuket and Bangkok but I've never come across the scraping method. Interesting... I'm a real believer in traditional Chinese medicine and have had acupuncture a few times with amazing and immediate pain relief.
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The Ba Guan (cupping) seems a gentler, more refined version of the same thing. Also more controlled with less room for error. I LOVE chinese herbs (Dr Wang here in Chiang Mai is an old friend) and I've had incredible results with acupuncture from him. When you're next up north, I can take you over to see him - his cousin has that huge old Chinese dispensary in Chiang Moi near the flower market. Thanks for stopping by. 😉
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Thanks. Next time I'll take you up on it. In Phuket there are many Chinese herb shops still. Yes the Ba Guan seems more accurate. Chinese herbs are great although I only know what I've ever needed from them which thankfully isn't too much. I do take ma huang when allergies kick in once a year. :)
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Very popular among the older Chinese and Vietnamese people!
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I saw it often in the old Chinese massage shops round the back of Nilsen Hayes Library in Bangkok. Scary and fascinating. Did you ever have it done??
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Only a little part on the back long time ago. I did see it done to my friend and my uncle.
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Curated for #naturalmedicine (by @porters) - join our community [here](https://peakd.com/c/hive-120078/created). I have the same reaction - OMG! I believe in the theory behind it but personally I wouldn't have that kind of treatment. I once had a cupping treatment that left big red circles on my skin and I only did that once. It did help with the pain but I do not like to purposely damage tissue even though I understand the theory to get the circulation to the area and stimulate the immune system, I would choose a different treatment! https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/naturalmedicine/Q5OrroCk-BWdivider.png <div class = "pull-left"> https://images.hive.blog/DQmZd3X6hCdfqw96NAuqPQuR5Ms9oRR17DT28XyYJ86DHdx/lotus1.png </div> We encourage content about health & wellness - body, mind, soul and earth. We are an inclusive community with two basic rules: ***Proof of Heart*** (kindness prevails) & ***Proof of Brain*** (original content). Read more [here](https://peakd.com/hive-120078/@naturalmedicine/proof-of-heart-and-proof-of-brain-the-only-way-to-thrive-in-the-natural-medicine-hive). Our [website](https://naturalmedicine.io/welcome) also rewards with its own Lotus token & we'd love you to join our community in [Discord](https://discord.gg/USCMjR2). Delegate to @naturalmedicine & be supported with upvotes, reblog, tips, writing inspiration challenges for a chance to win HIVE and more. Click [here]() to join the #naturalmedicine curation trail!
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I've really come to appreciate the body's gentle resets and self-healing mechanisms - I find Gua Sha actually violent to the body. Yes, it can and does gives results but I sometimes wonder about fine nerve and capillary damage. I've had 2 treatments ever and no plans to repeat. 😉
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Great practice, my friend! I know a lot about the usefulness of Thai massage and oriental wisdom in the approach to health. Unfortunately, I live in Ukraine, and it is so far away.
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I know there are many good Thai practitioners working and teaching in the Ukraine. Yes, oriental wisdom is ancient and incredibly USEFUL. Hoping you will find somewhere locally to try out some oriental natural medicine.
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I've never had one, but I would love to try one! I could do with any massage now, to be honest, but my yin practice is ironing out the kinks nicely xx I think I'm just craving *touch* - not necessarily a lover's touch, but the rhythmic, soothing hands of a practitioner - although this sounds painful!
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When you come to Chiang Mai 🤣 I will take you to ne of the Gua Sha masters. It's NOT a pleasant experience, from my POV. But yes, one you should try. You could write about it for #therapythursday 🤣
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Coming to Chiang Mai is getting a more and more remote possibility by the hour.
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I love TCM, but gua sha is something I can't get into...I puked the first time I did it, it wasn't pain so much as discomfort. I do really like Ba guan though (cupping). I'm mostly just a massage kind of guy though, occasional acupuncture if I'm in China, not in Japan because it's so shallow. Almost done learning the general layout of the meridians, though it'll be a long time before I remember every point and what it is related to!
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I had much the same reaction as you, and found it a discomfort really hard to describe. Hot and a strange feeling of pulling inside, is as close as I can get. Not a fan. LOL. To master chinese medicine is a life's work - of that I am sure.
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