Bentusa is an ancient healing art used for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. Historically, Hippocrates used it in treating internal diseases and structural problems. It is also used as a system of healthcare to restore balance of the four humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile). In China, it is used to dispel stagnation in the blood and lymphatic systems, thereby improving circulation of life force energy. They also use it to treat respiratory diseases, such as the common cold, pneumonia, and bronchitis. It can be used on back, neck, shoulders and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.