For _Wet Cupping_ or Hijama, an incision is made in the skin and a small amount of blood is drawn through the cup. This is believed to remove toxins from the body and promote healing. In _Dry Cupping_ there is no blood loss, only the blood vessels are dilated to increase blood flow. _Massage Cupping_ is where cupping is moved around the body lubricating the skin with essential oils and herbs. ##Does it work? By stimulating the largest organ in our body, namely the skin, cupping is believed to provide immense health benefits. [1] Chinese medicine works based on the principle of energy flow, _qi_. Diseases occur when there is a blockage in the flow of energy. Cupping aims to facilitate the free flow of energy to restore balance and healing. There are a number of studies on the benefits of cupping, but most of them are inconclusive and require further study. Here are some of the conditions that could potentially be relieved by cupping: +Pain - Study shows that at-home cupping is beneficial in treating neck pain.[2] Wet cupping reduced the intensity and frequency of migraines in a study of 70 people.[3] Another study on dry cupping shows it relieves knee symptoms.