Progress ofFu’s Cupping Therapy as New Physical Penetration Technologies for Transdermal Administration / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

ABSTRACT

As a new physical penetration technology for transdermal administration, theFu’s cupping therapy was established in the past decade. It had obvious characteristics of Chinese medicine and unique advantages, such as simple device, easy to operate, and economical. Referring to the relevant research reports in recent years, this overview was given in several aspects, including its features, penetration factors,in vitro andin vivoevaluation method and other penetration technologies. The understanding of development trends in the pharmaceutical field laid the foundation for further study of Fu’s cupping therapy of new physical penetration.