Gua Sha With the popularity of Gua Sha Massage, there are many gua sha boards with different materials and shapes on the market, such as stone, horn, plastic and so on. But which kind of guasha should we choose? What’s the difference between them? Now, let’s compare it in terms of price, raw materials, weight and efficiency. Price: Stone > Horn > Plastic Obviously, in terms of price, plastic scraper board has an unparalleled advantage. Raw materials are more readily available, the processing process is simpler, and the cost is lower (only need for shaping and polishing). As a result, the price of plastic guasha is much lower than stone and horn. The one with the middle price is the horn scraping board. Because its raw materials from the horns of the bull buffalo, it is much more difficult to get and the amount of resources is much lower than plastic, and it is more difficult to process than plastic, so it is much more expensive than plastic scrapers. The most expensive of the three is the jade gua sha board. Raw materials from natural crystals and jade. So, the cost of raw materials is the highest of the three. The second is the difficulty of processing. Because the stone is hard and more fragile, it is more difficult to cut, polish and even transport. For all these reasons, the price of jade scraper board is the highest of the three. Raw Materials: Stone > Horn > Plastic. Plastic gua sha is made of plastic. This material is easy to carry harmful substances to the human body. Most times, the use of this material gua sha not only does not bring you health, but also threatens your health. Didn’t recommend that guasha boards made of this material. Horn gua sha boards are taken from the horn of a male buffalo. This material will not contain substances that are harmful to the human body. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that buffalo horn has medicinal value. Therefore, buffalo horn is a good raw material for scraper. The only problem is that it comes from buffalo horn. Sometimes, its source is immoral. Our jade gua sha board is made of natural jade and crystal materials. Will not add any substances harmful to the human body, is a safe material.Different materials also have different functions (different stones carry different natural energy). Its source is moral. Different Material Gua Sha FAQS Are there Big Differences in the Effects Between Gua Sha Made of Different Materials? No. The main factor that determines the effectiveness of Gua Sha is not the material, but the level of skill in performing the technique. Therefore, regardless of the material, as long as it meets the standards and is safe, the same Gua Sha effect can be achieved. Are Gua Sha Tools More Effective the More Expensive They Are? You can’t generalize. Different shapes, materials, and vendors all contribute to different prices for gua sha, not just quality. It might take multiple attempts and comparisons to determine which scraping method works best. Which Gua Sha Material is the Best-Selling? Looking at long-term market performance, rose quartz and stainless steel gua sha tools are the leaders. However, looking at sales figures for 2025, amethyst may be the most sought-after material. Due to its current extreme scarcity, amethyst gua sha tools are in short supply. Weight: Stone > Horn ≈ Plastic. The density of the stone is higher, so the weight of the jade gua sha board is the heaviest at the same volume. The weight of the horn is about the same as that of plastic. What is the effect of different weight? The only effect is the difficulty of operation. The light guasha is easier to operate. Efficacy: Stone ≈ Horn > Plastic In terms of efficacy. Plastic gua sha boards may carry harmful substances, so they are not only ineffective, but even threaten your health. The effect of jade gua sha is similar to that of horn. But, because of the hardness and weight of the stone. So the effect of stone guasha board is stronger. This is the horn guasha board is very difficult to do that. Except for this difference, there is no significant difference in curative effect between the two kinds of scraper. So, what kind of scraper should you choose? First, rule out plastic scrapers. No matter how cheap the material is, don’t choose this, don’t risk your body. As for the choice of scraper or angle scraper. If you are worried about the source of the horn, choose the Gua Sha Stone. If there is no such concern, stone and horn are good choices. Contact us to get the best quote price, we are the leading jade gua sha stone factory in China.