In an interesting study, the use of gua sha on a patient with hepatitis B resulted in changes to liver function — specifically, liver enzyme levels were reduced following the treatment due, the researchers believe, to some relief of previous inflammation. While this is a small study, it does support the anti-inflammatory benefits of the topical treatment.

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