Consider this your essential guide to the time-honored Chinese medicine practice Reviewed by Alicia Bigelow, ND Gua sha—the unassuming, more precise cousin of Jade rolling—is having a moment.

Wallpaper*: What are the benefits of gua sha? Su-Man Hsu: ‘Gua’ means scraping and ‘sha’ means bruises or petechiae. It literally means ‘to scrape away the pain’ – medically, it can be used to ...

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Gua sha can help with bloating, energy levels and tiredness. We’re all accustomed to aches and pains, whether it’s the twang of lower back strain from sitting at a desk all day or tech neck ...

From increasing circulation to aiding lymphatic drainage, gua sha has a wide range of benefits. Here, we explain everything you need to know about the ancient Chinese healing technique.

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that involves scraping your skin with a smooth edged tool. It has grown popular with beauty influencers with over 160,000 tutorials on TikTok alone.