White Jade Gua Sha, made in France

Gua Sha, a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gua Sha (刮痧) is a massage technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its name combines gua, "to scrape", and sha, the fine redness that can appear on the surface of the skin under the stroke. The practice consists of gliding the smooth edge of a stone over the skin in steady, linear movements, along the muscle paths and the meridians.

On the body, the scraping is firm and works to mobilise local blood and Qi circulation, releasing tension in the trapezius, the back or the legs. On the face, the stroke is far lighter: it supports drainage, relaxes the muscles of the jaw and forehead, and leaves the skin rested.

The stroke is not limited to muscular work. In Chinese medicine, Gua Sha is also used to disperse heat: the scraping is then applied to points and areas chosen for that action, such as LU5 (Chize) at the elbow crease, LU1 (Zhongfu) below the collarbone, LI11 (Quchi) at the outer end of the elbow crease, or the back shu points along the Bladder meridian.

Gua Sha is practised in clinic as much as at home, alongside an acupuncture or moxibustion session, or simply as part of a daily care routine.

White jade

White jade is the most sought-after variety of jade in Chinese tradition, where its milky tone — described as "mutton fat" — was reserved for the finest pieces. Its density and close grain give a silky polish and a natural coolness that lasts throughout the massage.

Each piece is cut from a natural stone: the shades of white, the cream veils and the fine veining vary from one item to the next.

The white jade of this Gua Sha is mined in Burma, one of the world's main jade deposits.

In lithotherapy

White jade is traditionally linked to the heart chakra and to the signs of Taurus, Cancer and Libra. Tradition credits it with a role in emotional balance and mental clarity, an aid to stepping back.

Caring for the stone

After each use, clean the stone in lukewarm water with a mild soap, rinse and dry it immediately with a clean cloth. Store it in its pouch, away from knocks. A natural stone stays fragile: avoid leaving it on the edge of a basin or dropping it on a tiled floor.

Cleansing and recharging

White jade is washed in clear water, lightly soapy if needed, with a microfibre cloth: it is the clear water that provides the cleansing. To recharge it, place it in the sun for two hours.

Our Gua Sha is shipped cleansed and energetically recharged by us.

Characteristics

• Material : natural white jade
• Stone origin : Burma (Myanmar)
• Dimensions : approx. 8 x 5 cm
• Weight : approx. 65 g
• Made in France
• Associated chakra : heart
• Astrological signs : Taurus, Cancer, Libra
• Colour : milky white
• Supplied in a fabric pouch

Precautions

Do not use Gua Sha on damaged, irritated or burnt skin, on a skin lesion, on varicose veins, on acute inflammation or on a recently operated area. Not recommended in case of clotting disorders or anticoagulant treatment, and during pregnancy without the advice of a professional. This product does not replace medical advice. Keep out of reach of children.