The results of the author's team in cupping research were systematically summarizes in the paper.The origins and development of cupping therapy were checked.The theories of “cupping and acupuncture have the same mechanism”,“heaven-human-earth hierarchy theory” and “manifestation thinking” were proposed and applied in cupping therapy.The cupping reinforcing-reducing method was defined,the Tuina cupping therapy were founded.The indication spectrum was summarized.The clinical observation of cupping's predominant disease was carried out.Experimental studies have found that cupping works by many ways including improving energy metabolism and regulating immunity.We have developed cupping instruments and cupping standards and compiled cupping textbooks and monographs.We have established a national academic organization to promote domestic and international cupping exchanges.