Cupping Therapy for Colds, Flu, Cough and Chest Congestion Photo Taken By by Art of Acupuncture Cupping therapy is an ancient traditional and complementary medicine practice that is part of numerous ancient healing systems, such as Chinese, Unani, traditional Korean, Tibetan, and Oriental medicine [1]. It involves the application of cups onto selected skin points to create a subatmospheric pressure, either through heat or pumps. The suction pressure of the cups can affect the