Cupping with Bamboo

Cupping, Traditional Medicine, Xingping, China
The final result … and with thanks to Petunia, some more info on this practice of ” moxibustion, and ancient Chinese treatment”, from Wikipedia the following: Theory and practice

Practitioners use moxa to warm regions and acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. Research, for example at Mugwort (Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Clare Hanrahan) has shown that mugwort acts as an emmenagogue, meaning that it stimulates blood-flow in the pelvic area and uterus. It is claimed that moxibustion militates against cold and dampness in the body and can serve to turn breech babies [1]

Medical historians believe that moxibustion pre-dated acupuncture, and needling came to supplement moxa after the 2nd century BC. Different schools of acupuncture use moxa in varying degrees.

(See www.flickr.com/photos/7830239@N06/2445104227/ for more on the process.)