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Cupping, historical artwork
Cupping. Historical artwork showing the use of suction cups, a form of traditional medicine used to bring bad blood to the surface from internal organs. The usual method is to heat a cup (here, a glass flask) and then apply it to the affected area (here, the buttocks). The air contracts as it cools, forming a partial vacuum, drawing blood to that area of the skin. The practice is thousands of years old, but is not thought to be effective and is not used in modern medicine
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Alternative Behind Buttock Buttocks Caricature Circulatory Cupping Cups Flask Flasks Nudity Patient Quackery Remedy Satire Satirical Standing Sucking Therapeutic Therapy Traditional Treating Treatment Vacuum Circulation Mono Chrome Risque Suction Cup
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This historical artwork captures the intriguing practice of cupping, a traditional form of medicine aimed at drawing out bad blood from internal organs. The image showcases a male patient standing while undergoing this therapy, with suction cups applied to his buttocks. The technique involves heating a glass flask and then placing it on the affected area, causing the air inside to cool and create a partial vacuum. This vacuum effect draws blood to the skin's surface, promoting circulation. Although cupping has been practiced for thousands of years, it is important to note that modern medicine does not consider it effective or utilize it as a treatment method. This satirical illustration sheds light on an ancient remedy that was once widely used but has since fallen into disuse due to advancements in medical technology. The monochrome artwork portrays both the technological aspects involved in cupping and its historical context. It serves as a reminder of alternative therapies explored throughout history and their subsequent dismissal by scientific progress. With nudity depicted in this caricature-like piece, it adds an element of risqué humor while highlighting the quackery associated with such practices. Science Photo Library presents this print as part of their collection showcasing diverse aspects of human history and medical treatments across Europe.
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