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One or two centuries too far...
Jan 24 '12
Traditional Chinese medicine technique uses heated glass cups to heal ills

Estimated Date: 1850 Name: Cupping Set Manufacturer: Walters Description: 12"x 6"x 4" rosewood box with red velvet lining. Five cups, 3"x 2.25" (2) and 3.5"x 2.5" (2) and an oval cup 2.25"x 1"x 2" each with a metal cap with threaded hole in which syringe can be inserted. 6"x 0.8" brass syringe with ivory knob handle and threaded end, and standard 12 bladed scarificator. Manufacturers crest on the syringe.

This was a “medical” procedure used during the Civil War, with about the same effectiveness as not doing anything at all.  In terms of medical value, I equate it with bleeding a patient or using leeches to cure Tuberculosis.

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