[Samples for therapeutic errors in cupping therapy].
OBJECTIVE
To explore mechanisms, operating principle, indications and contraindications of cupping therapy.


METHODS
Analyze some examples of clinically erroneous application of cupping therapy.


RESULTS
Erroneous application of cupping therapy for the patient of deficiency syndrome has a poor therapeutic effect, even exacerbates.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinically, application ranges of cupping therapy should be definited.
Jiang
Chui-gang
CG
Affiliated Ruikang Hospital of Guangxi TCM College, Nanning 530011, China.
Liang
Li-an
LA
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome