how does the procedure work? the one used in the olden days. which was used to close up scars?
2007-02-19 08:58:50 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
sry i meant branding not bleeding
2007-02-19 09:01:39 · update #1
Close up scars? Uh-uh. Cupping and bleeding was used to reduce fevers by bleeding the poor soul. It didn't work. In fact, all it did was weaken the patient.
The patient would have a vein opened, usually at the wrist, and would bleed into a bowl. Sometimes they gripped a wand and the blood trickled down the pole. This later became an early symbol of the barber profession since barbers were also doctors in a pinch (dentists, too).
2007-02-19 09:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only cupping and branding I have ever heard of wasn't for scars. It's in the Islamic belief in that the Prophet said there are three healings: A gulp of honey, cupping, and branding (cauterizing). But the branding was prohibited by their religion.
So honestly, I'm not really certain what you're talking about...sorry.
2007-02-19 20:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Aleria: United Year Of Faith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋