The Function of a Buffalo Horn Gua Sha Board

Jun 24, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My husband has cervical spondylosis. A friend suggested trying a buffalo horn guasha board, saying it may help relieve the pain. I'm wondering if it's effective. Could you please explain the effects of a buffalo horn guasha board?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
As a traditional Chinese medicine therapy tool, the buffalo horn gua sha board has extensive and significant effects. It can promote blood circulation, stimulate the skin through gua sha, accelerate blood flow, and relieve muscle tension and pain. The buffalo horn gua sha board has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating qi and relieving pain, and plays a positive role in improving fatigue, clearing heat and detoxifying, and resolving toxins and blood stasis. Additionally, it can harmonize yin and yang, warm the meridians and dispel cold, thus effectively regulating the body's blood and qi and improving skin condition. During use, attention should be paid to selecting appropriate gua sha techniques and pressure to avoid excessive skin irritation. The buffalo horn gua sha board is an effective traditional Chinese therapy tool that can alleviate various physical discomforts and promote overall health. If any abnormalities occur during use, patients are advised to seek timely medical consultation.