The History of Gua Sha
Gua Sha has been traced back to the Paleolithic age where rocks or stones were scraped along parts of the body to help alleviate symptoms of pain or illness, and is considered a precursor to Acupuncture.
Gua Sha tools evolved into instruments made from bone, plastic and Bian Stone and Jade. Gua sha is still performed in many eastern cultures with a coin in homes of families who believe strongly in releasing pathogens through the muscles and skin, and often don’t have access to a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.
Acupuncturists often use a Gua Sha tool in an Acupuncture treatment to provide additional healing to specific painful or injured parts of the body as an adjunct therapy. It is not necessary to create bruising to see results. Just as a tiny Acupuncture needle can invoke change in the body, Gua Sha is an effective form of energy medicine as well.
How to Use:
Ideal for use with the AEOS Hemp & Hydrate Face Cream.
- Apply Hemp & Hydrate Face Cream with gentle patting motion over the whole face and neck area.
- Make sure your Gua Sha tool is clean and ready to use by your side.
- Gua Sha tool should be used in an outward or upward motion except on the sides of the neck.
- 6 - 10 strokes at the time.
- Pressure is firm but not deep, following the contour of the muscles and face.
- Skin on the face and neck is very thin and fragile, so less pressure is better to start.
- The goal is to increase micro-circulation, not to induce markings or bruising. This is not a “no pain, no gain” mindset.
Precautions
- Do not apply direct pressure in the orbit of the eye are.
- You may place the Gua Sha tool flat under the eye and gently move outwards with light pressure.
- Do not apply direct pressure on the center of the neck.
- Always make sure you don't work on bruised or cut skin.
Made from:
Rose quartz crystal.