Indonesian Street Therapists Use Heated Water Buffalo Horns for Cupping Treatment

The horns, which have been used in cupping for thousands of years, are applied to patient’s skin. Pictures taken from the streets of Jakarta, the country’s capital, show the horns leave dark red circles when they are removed.

It is thought that the suction technique helps to stimulate the flow of energy inside the body, improves circulation and dampens pain.

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