Gua Sha can promote blood circulation, lymphatic detoxification, relieve muscle tension, alleviate pain, and induce relaxation. It is also used to improve fatigue, reduce stress, and enhance immune function.

Gua Sha is commonly used to relieve muscle pain, improve blood circulation, alleviate fatigue and stress, and provide auxiliary treatment for respiratory, digestive, and gynecological issues, among others.

However, it is important to note that Gua Sha is not a cure-all and should be considered alongside other treatment methods for more serious medical conditions.

Gua Sha can be applied on the face to enhance blood circulation, relax facial muscles, and improve skin tone and texture. It does not cause skin sagging; on the contrary, it can stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer and more elastic skin. However, when performing Gua Sha on the face, it is important to be cautious and avoid sensitive areas around the eyes and mouth.

The process of Gua Sha therapy typically induces some discomfort or a sensation of tingling, although the level of discomfort may vary among individuals. However, using appropriate Gua Sha tools and applying the correct amount of pressure can help alleviate the discomfort.

Gua Sha can cause redness or purple marks on the skin's surface, which is a normal response. These marks typically fade naturally within a few days to a few weeks and do not leave permanent bruises.

Gua Sha is not suitable for everyone. Certain individuals, such as pregnant women, those with bleeding disorders, skin conditions, or those taking specific medications, may not be suitable for Gua Sha therapy. It is advisable to consult with a doctor or professional Chinese medicine practitioner for an evaluation before undergoing Gua Sha therapy.

When performing Gua Sha therapy on elderly individuals, special attention should be given to the intensity and duration of the treatment to avoid excessive stimulation of the skin, as the skin of elderly individuals tends to be thinner. It is advisable to seek guidance from certified TCM practitioner to ensure safety and effectiveness.

The duration of Gua Sha therapy can vary depending on individual needs and treatment goals. Generally, a Gua Sha session can last anywhere from a few minutes to several tens of minutes, depending on the treatment area and purpose.

Gua Sha is generally considered a safe therapy, but it can cause some discomfort, including skin redness, tingling, or mild swelling. If you experience severe discomfort or adverse reactions, it is important to seek medical advice without delay.

It is recommended to avoid immediate showering or soaking in hot water after Gua Sha to prevent skin irritation. It's best to wait for at least 2 hours after the treatment to allow the skin to recover. Additionally, maintaining skin cleanliness and hygiene is also important.

Gua Sha may result in the breaking of small blood vessels in the dermis, causing the appearance of Sha marks where blood escapes. However, this is a normal physiological response rather than harm to the body. Once Gua Sha ceases, the sha marks will also stop and gradually disappear. Gua Sha can stimulate self-hemolysis, boost local blood circulation, accelerate metabolic processes, and improve immune function, thereby offering certain health advantages.

In general, each Gua Sha session should not exceed 30-40 minutes, especially during the initial treatment where the scraping time should be shortened. For individuals with a weak constitution or lean body, the overall Gua Sha time should be less than 20 minutes. Usually, each area is scraped for 3-5 minutes, with a maximum total duration of 20 minutes.

Not necessarily. The darkness of the Sha (redness) that appears during Gua Sha does not necessarily indicate a better treatment outcome.

The effectiveness of Gua Sha should be evaluated based on its actual benefits, such as pain relief, improved blood circulation, enhanced immune function, and unblocked meridians, rather than the quantity or depth of the Sha.