In the summer, the weather is hot, especially during the "Three Fu Days." Chinese herbal medicine has nourishing effects, but it is believed that taking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days" can cause excessive internal heat. Can you drink Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days"? What is the truth behind the rumor that taking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days" can cause excessive internal heat?
Can you drink Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days"?
Yes, you can drink Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days."
Drinking Chinese herbal medicine itself has a role in body regulation, and it is determined based on individual body conditions, not related to the climate. As long as the herbal medicine is prescribed according to one's own symptoms, it can be consumed even during the "Three Fu Days." Therefore, there is no need to worry too much, as it is safe to drink Chinese herbal medicine during this time.
Is it good to drink Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days"?
There is no good or bad.
The most important thing about drinking Chinese herbal medicine is to treat the symptoms. Drinking Chinese herbal medicine is not seasonal. The "Three Fu Days" do not affect the nature and efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine. As long as the correct methods are used, it can effectively treat diseases regardless of the season. Therefore, the climate during the "Three Fu Days" has no impact on drinking Chinese herbal medicine.
The benefits of drinking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days"
In ancient times, there was a saying in China that "treat winter diseases in summer." Many chronic diseases that are prone to occur in winter, such as chronic cough, recurrent colds, chronic rhinitis, and chronic pharyngitis, can be improved by taking herbal medicine that warms the body and dispels cold, as well as removing dampness and promoting blood circulation in summer, improving physical fitness, and maintaining health.
Does drinking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days" cause excessive internal heat?
No, drinking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days" does not cause excessive internal heat.
There are many types of Chinese herbal medicine, including cold-natured herbs, cool-natured herbs, warm-natured herbs, and hot-natured herbs. As long as one does not take hot-natured herbs during the summer, it is unlikely to cause excessive internal heat. Moreover, drinking some cool-natured herbs and cold-natured herbs that clear heat and relieve summer heat can actually help dispel excessive heat.
What diseases can be treated by drinking Chinese herbal medicine during the "Three Fu Days"?
As the saying goes, "treat winter diseases in summer." During the "Three Fu Days," when the yang energy is at its peak, it is a good time to treat chronic diseases and stubborn illnesses.
Chronic diseases
Bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, cardiopulmonary disease, chronic cough, recurrent colds, chronic rhinitis, chronic pharyngitis, and other respiratory diseases.
Rheumatic and joint diseases
Rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
Stubborn illnesses
Chronic gastritis, chronic gastric ulcer, stomach pain, peptic ulcer disease, chronic diarrhea.
Pediatric diseases
Loss of appetite in children, bedwetting.
Cold-deficiency diseases
Headaches due to cold-deficiency, neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, chest and abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and other cold-deficiency diseases.
