The Chinese and Egyptians used it cupping, and  Hippocrates and Galen were defenders of  numerous benefits. In Europe and America, doctors began using cupping  in the early  19 century. Over three millennia research and  clinical   tests have  shown that cupping or Chinese cups therapy provides many benefits, both physical and psychological. This therapy has been used successfully to treat various ailments including allergies, some cases of asthma, muscle atrophy, cellulites, sciatica, depression, anxiety and emotional problems, skin ailments, muscle and joint pains, menstrual pain, abdominal pain , constipation and other digestive and intestinal disorders, stress, fatigue, hypertension, inflammation, insomnia, headaches, circulatory problems, respiratory problems (colds, cough, congestion, etc..), obesity and varicose veins.