It's already the dog days of summer, and during this time, there is a traditional practice of using "Sanfu" patches. What are the benefits of using these patches during the dog days of summer? Let's take a closer look!
Winter Diseases Treated in Summer
There is a traditional saying in China called "winter diseases treated in summer". The dog days of summer are the hottest period of the year, and during this time, the body's Yang energy is at its peak. By using traditional Chinese medicine patches to locally stimulate acupoints, it can help to strengthen Yang energy, dispel coldness, and eliminate winter diseases.
Disease Prevention
Sanfu patches are made from refined traditional Chinese medicine. Applying a Sanfu patch during the dog days of summer can help the body accumulate Yang energy, preventing the body from being weakened by coldness during the cold winter. Therefore, it has a preventive effect against diseases.
Health Maintenance
On the other hand, Sanfu patches have the function of promoting the circulation of the body's meridians. Applying a Sanfu patch during the dog days of summer can promote metabolism, enhance the body's immune system, regulate the functions of the spleen and lung organs, and improve digestion. It has a good health maintenance effect.
Are Sanfu Patches Effective for Treating Winter Diseases in Summer?
It varies from person to person.
Everyone's physical condition is different. Some people have good physical condition, and by applying a Sanfu patch and taking care of themselves for a while, they can even cure the diseases that frequently occur in winter. However, for others, the effects of using Sanfu patches may not be as significant. This is normal, as the effectiveness of Sanfu patches depends on individual physical conditions. It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all remedy for everyone.
Who Should Not Use Sanfu Patches?
People Allergic to Patch Medications
Some people have special physical conditions and are prone to allergic reactions to these patch medications. Therefore, they are not suitable for using Sanfu patches during the dog days of summer.
People with Local Skin Ulcers
The ingredients in Sanfu patches are pure Chinese herbs and can have certain irritating effects on wounds. Therefore, it is recommended that people with local skin ulcers should not use Sanfu patches.
Pregnant Women
Women have special physical conditions during pregnancy, and the ingredients in Sanfu patches are pure Chinese herbs, which may conflict with pregnancy. In general, we do not recommend pregnant women to use Sanfu patches in order to avoid harming themselves and their unborn babies.
