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Guasha improves knee osteoarthritis by inhibiting chondrocyte apoptosis and regulating expression of autophagy-related genes and proteins in rats.
Yan XH, Zhu H, Chen S, Zhang GY, Zhang HB, Yang JS, Wang YY. Yan XH, et al. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Mar 25;49(3):247-255. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230493. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024. PMID: 38500321 Free article. Chinese, English.
The KOA model was established by intraarticular injection of glutamate sodium iodoacetic acid in the right knee joint. For rats of the Guasha group, Guasha (at a frequency of 1 time/s, and an applied pressure of 0.3-0.5 kgf) was applied to "Yanglingquan" (GB34) and …
The KOA model was established by intraarticular injection of glutamate sodium iodoacetic acid in the right knee joint. For rats of the Gu …
[Guasha-fangsha therapy combined with electroacupuncture in treatment of greater occipital neuralgia: a randomized controlled trial].
Lei T, Shi Y, Li Y, Ma Y, Hu X. Lei T, et al. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2024 Aug 12;44(8):889-93. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230828-k0008. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2024. PMID: 39111786 Clinical Trial. Chinese.
OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of guasha-fangsha (scrapping and bleeding) therapy combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on greater occipital neuralgia. ...In the observation group, on the basis of the intervention as the control group, guasha-fangsha ther …
OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of guasha-fangsha (scrapping and bleeding) therapy combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on …
Analysis of Acupoint Selection Rules for Guasha Treatment of Primary Headaches Based on Data Mining.
Zhang X, Huang X, Ni F, Mao X, Yang D, Xu M. Zhang X, et al. J Pain Res. 2024 Apr 9;17:1393-1400. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S453671. eCollection 2024. J Pain Res. 2024. PMID: 38618295 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to understand the commonly used acupoints and the acupoint combination rules in Guasha therapy for primary headaches using data mining technology, providing a reference for the clinical application of Guasha therapy for primary headaches. ...A da …
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to understand the commonly used acupoints and the acupoint combination rules in Guasha therapy for primary headac …
Does guasha offer hepatoprotective effect to chronic inactive hepatitis B carriers? A built-in design to control subject expectation.
Chan ST, Yuen JW, Gohel MD, Wong HC, Chung CP, Sun Y, Ng JN, Lie R, Kwong KK. Chan ST, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2013 Sep;19(9):772-6. doi: 10.1089/acm.2012.0186. Epub 2013 Apr 11. J Altern Complement Med. 2013. PMID: 23577623
PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Four inactive-CHB and nine NC participants were included. Each participant received a 15-minute Guasha treatment. Blood samples were obtained immediately before Guasha (day 0) and after Guasha (days 2, 5, and 7). ...Because both acti …
PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Four inactive-CHB and nine NC participants were included. Each participant received a 15-minute Guasha trea …
Guasha improves the rating of perceived exertion scale score and reduces heart rate variability in male weightlifters: a randomized controlled trial.
Wang X, Chen P, Huang X, Wang Y, Yang J, Wichai E, Yang Y, Uraiwan C. Wang X, et al. J Tradit Chin Med. 2017 Feb;37(1):49-56. doi: 10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30026-2. J Tradit Chin Med. 2017. PMID: 29956905 Free article. Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Guasha therapy on the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale score, and heart rate variability (HRV). ...CONCLUSION: Guasha could be used to reduce the RPE scale score, and increase the response to HRV. Guasha could be …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Guasha therapy on the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale score, and heart rate variabilit …
Effect of holographic Guasha on sleep quality of older adults with hypertension in the community: A prospective study.
Chen L, Li R, Yang L, Gao H, Li W, Wei Y, Pang L. Chen L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 May 24;103(21):e38233. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038233. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024. PMID: 38788017 Free PMC article.

The total PSQI score did not decrease in the control group after 4 weeks (from 14.8 1.2 to 14.8 1.8, P = .498) but decreased in the Guasha group (from 14.9 1.1 to 6.8 3.5, P < .001). All PSQI subscores decreased in the Guasha group after 4 weeks of Guasha

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The total PSQI score did not decrease in the control group after 4 weeks (from 14.8 1.2 to 14.8 1.8, P = .498) but decreased in the Guash …
Guasha-induced hepatoprotection in chronic active hepatitis B: a case study.
Chan ST, Yuen JW, Gohel MD, Chung CP, Wong HC, Kwong KK. Chan ST, et al. Clin Chim Acta. 2011 Aug 17;412(17-18):1686-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2011.05.009. Epub 2011 May 13. Clin Chim Acta. 2011. PMID: 21616064
HO-1 was also reported to be upregulated with Guasha, an ancient therapeutic technique which applies instrument assisted press-stroking to treat many disorders. METHODS: We report a case on the changes of liver function, plasma HO-1 and T-helper (Th) cytokine balance in a …
HO-1 was also reported to be upregulated with Guasha, an ancient therapeutic technique which applies instrument assisted press-stroki …
Lichen Planus Pigmentosus-like Reaction to Guasha.
Yang G, Tan C. Yang G, et al. J Cutan Med Surg. 2016 Nov;20(6):586-588. doi: 10.1177/1203475416659857. Epub 2016 Jul 8. J Cutan Med Surg. 2016. PMID: 27402716
CONCLUSION: We herein describe an LPP-like reaction to Guasha....
CONCLUSION: We herein describe an LPP-like reaction to Guasha....
Effects of Guasha on histomorphology of scraped skins and on expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P in rats.
Wang Y, Xu D, Bai W, Yang J. Wang Y, et al. J Tradit Chin Med. 2018 Aug;38(4):562-569. J Tradit Chin Med. 2018. PMID: 32186081 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: To reveal the effects of Guasha (scraping therapy) on the histomorphology of scraped skins and on the expressions of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP). ...However, after Guasha they basically returned to normal level within five …
OBJECTIVE: To reveal the effects of Guasha (scraping therapy) on the histomorphology of scraped skins and on the expressions of calci …
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