Is cupping blister harmful?—A proteomical analysis of blister fluid induced by cupping therapy and scald
Liu Z, Chen C, Li X, Zhao C, Li Z, Liang W, Lin Y · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2018 February
DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.11.002
Objective
To investigate the molecular components of blister fluid induced by cupping therapy and compare them with those from scald burns to understand the necessity of inducing cupping-induced blisters.
Conclusions
Cupping-induced blisters contain proteins related to immune responses, oxidative stress, and metabolic regulation, suggesting their role in activating certain immune pathways and providing therapeutic benefits.
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