: an operation of drawing blood to the surface of the body by use of a glass vessel evacuated by heat
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The most common cause of upward cupping of leaves is a reaction to drought, and this is true both of redbud trees and cucurbits.
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oregonlive, 16 July 2023
The next phase of my treatment involved cupping, which is intended to promote blood flow and the movement of lymphatic fluid.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 9 Dec. 2022
Wellness is a main focus, and the resort welcomes many visiting practitioners throughout the year who are masters in cupping and acupuncture to reflexology and sound healing.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
At a cupping arranged at the institute’s training kitchen at the back of the buzzing Ash Cafe, Mr. Almarwai guides participants to sniff unmarked cups of coffee from seven countries, and then shows them how to slurp and swish the brew to hit their taste buds evenly.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2022
What is facial cupping?
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2021
According to Cleveland Clinic, cupping is a form of healing therapy some people use to ease pain.
—Dallas News, 10 May 2022
Acupuncture, cupping, and Traditional Chinese Medicine brand WTHN is known for its in-studio treatments and at-home holistic remedies.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
The brand touches virtually every area of the business: sourcing, cupping, roasting, importing and distributing coffee, then supplying equipment, providing tech services, and working with an in-house marketing, design, and sales team.
—John McCarthy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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oregonlive, 16 July 2023
The next phase of my treatment involved cupping, which is intended to promote blood flow and the movement of lymphatic fluid.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 9 Dec. 2022
Wellness is a main focus, and the resort welcomes many visiting practitioners throughout the year who are masters in cupping and acupuncture to reflexology and sound healing.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
At a cupping arranged at the institute’s training kitchen at the back of the buzzing Ash Cafe, Mr. Almarwai guides participants to sniff unmarked cups of coffee from seven countries, and then shows them how to slurp and swish the brew to hit their taste buds evenly.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2022
What is facial cupping?
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2021
According to Cleveland Clinic, cupping is a form of healing therapy some people use to ease pain.
—Dallas News, 10 May 2022
Acupuncture, cupping, and Traditional Chinese Medicine brand WTHN is known for its in-studio treatments and at-home holistic remedies.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
The brand touches virtually every area of the business: sourcing, cupping, roasting, importing and distributing coffee, then supplying equipment, providing tech services, and working with an in-house marketing, design, and sales team.
—John McCarthy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cupping was
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“Cupping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupping. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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Medical Definition
cupping
noun
cup·ping
1
: a technique formerly employed for drawing blood to the surface of the body by application of a glass vessel from which air had been evacuated by heat to form a partial vacuum
2
: a concave depression in a body organ
also
: the formation of such a depression
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