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 expanded to increase blood flow. _Massage Cupping_ is the movement of cups in the body lubricating the skin with essential oils and herbs.##Does it work?By stimulating the largest organ of our body i.e. the skin, cupping is believed to offer immense health benefits. [1] Chinese medicine works based on the principle of energy flow, _qi_. Illnesses 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 numerous 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 - A study shows that home cupping is useful in treating neck pain.[2] Moist cupping reduced the intensity and frequency of migraines in a study of 70 individuals.[3] Another study on dry cupping shows that it relieves knee symptoms