How long should one wait before taking a bath after gua sha?
Disease description:
After this scraping session, I generally feel uncomfortable all over my body and want to take a shower. How long should I wait after gua sha before taking a bath?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Do not take a bath for 1 to 6 hours after gua sha. Gua sha therapy primarily treats by stimulating acupoints. After the treatment, pores are dilated, and bathing at this time may allow cold pathogens to penetrate the body, affecting the therapeutic outcome. If mild痧 (sha) marks appear, you may bathe after 1 hour; if moderate sha marks appear, wait 3 hours before bathing; and if severe sha marks appear, wait 6 hours before bathing.
