Abstract
Silver, one of the most precious metals on Earth, has captivated humans since prehistoric times for its natural shimmer, which has found its way into coins, jewelry, and ornaments (The Natural Sapphire Company, 2025). In traditional Asian medicine, silver’s significance extends beyond jewelry or currency; it is a key component in a practice called “cạo gió”, which involves releasing energy blockages and restoring balance to the body using a smooth metal tool to scrape the skin. Although it has been passed down through generations as a remedy for various ailments, a question remains: what makes silver the material of choice?
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Nguyen, Trang
(2025)
"True Silver: A Story of Skin Coining With Silver in Traditional Asian Medical Practice,"
Osmosis Magazine: Vol. 2025:
Iss.
2, Article 16.
Available at:
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/osmosis/vol2025/iss2/16