Ancient Chinese gouache massage has not lost its relevance to this day. Moreover, in China, it is included in the healthy lifestyle system as an element that promotes active longevity. Medical centers of different countries, having thoroughly studied the Chinese massage of gouache, willingly master it as a medical and preventive procedure.
The name of the massage comes from two words: “gua” - to scrape in one direction, “sha” - bad. The whole process is carried out using an oval or horn-shaped scraper. Scrapers made of jade and buffalo horns are suitable for the face. For the body, in addition to them, scrapers are used from tortoise shell, copper coins, porcelain spoons and silver ridges.
The massage technique provides for three types of exposure: fast with strong pressure, slow with low pressure and slow with strong pressure. Previously, a special mixture of safflower and sesame oils is applied to the skin. This mixture has high moisturizing and anti-toxic properties. In addition, it does not leave greasy or sticky marks on the body.
Gouache massage is characterized by peculiar manifestations on the skin. Initially, the massaged areas turn red and a burning sensation is not ruled out. Then, in those places where the pathological process is localized, dark spots appear, almost black in color. Namely, this is how the collection of "waste" of the process containing a significant amount of lactic acid occurs. With the running processes in places of hemorrhage, pain may appear, which disappears immediately after the termination of exposure. During the massage, it is necessary to get rid of the toxins released on time. To this end, massed areas of the body are cleaned and wiped.
The procedure takes about 20 minutes. Each subsequent session must be carried out immediately after resorption of the hematomas from the previous massage, i.e. 1-2 times a week.
Gouache massage is a powerful physical effect on the body. It is not surprising that immediately after it the patient experiences severe fatigue, the need for rest and thirst. On this day, it is recommended to drink 1.5-2 liters of warm water. This will contribute not only to restoring the body's water balance, but also to the rapid elimination of toxins.
The healing process, most often, occurs through an exacerbation of the disease. In Chinese medicine, this is considered a good cure rate. By the end of the course, the patient's condition improves and a lasting therapeutic effect occurs, which, preferably, is reinforced with an annual massage. The recommended number of treatment sessions is 10-20.
Gouache massage has a strong therapeutic effect due to the removal of stagnation and inflammatory processes, increased blood flow and lymph flow, and improved drainage functions of organs.
Experts recommend it for osteochondrosis, cholecystitis, diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and pelvis. Neurologists note in patients who have undergone a massage, the removal of anxiety symptoms, improved sleep and appetite.
The perfect combination of ease of implementation and effectiveness popularizes gouache massage. Testimonials of patients cured of acute and chronic diseases indicate the power of the ancient Chinese procedure.
Contraindications are: infectious and allergic skin diseases, skin injuries, pregnancy, high blood pressure at the time of the procedure, decreased kidney function.