During the hottest days of summer, many people use "San Fu Tie" to treat and prevent various diseases. So, can San Fu Tie be used to treat gynecological diseases, which many women are concerned about?
Can San Fu Tie Treat Gynecological Diseases?
Yes, it can.
San Fu Tie can dredge the meridians, regulate the flow of qi and blood, and adjust the functions of the lungs and spleen. It enhances the body's immune function, promotes blood circulation, and eliminates cold pathogens. Therefore, San Fu Tie is particularly effective in treating gynecological diseases caused by uterine cold.
Why Can San Fu Tie Treat Gynecological Diseases?
Uterine cold is one of the major causes of gynecological diseases, especially menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and infertility.
San Fu Tie is mainly used during the three hottest periods of the year, when the temperature is highest and yang energy is at its peak.
During this time, San Fu Tie helps to relax the body's pores, unblock the meridians, dispel internal cold pathogens, and enhance the penetration and absorption of medicinal substances.
In addition, the carefully selected warm and cold-dispelling herbs used in San Fu Tie are applied to the bladder meridian and back-shu points, which have a good effect on treating gynecological diseases.
Where Should San Fu Tie be Applied for Treating Gynecological Diseases?
Guan Yuan Acupoint
Location: The Guan Yuan acupoint is three inches below the navel.
How to locate: The patient can lie on their back. The Guan Yuan acupoint is located in the lower abdomen, on the midline in front, three-fifths down from the navel (divide the distance from the navel to the pubic bone into five equal parts, and the acupoint is at three-fifths of that distance).
Effects: The Guan Yuan acupoint can strengthen the body's yang energy and replenish deficiencies. It is effective for symptoms of yang deficiency, general weakness, and sensitivity to cold. It has the functions of nourishing the source, strengthening the lower burner, and replenishing deficiencies.
Ming Men Acupoint
Location: The Ming Men acupoint is located between the second and third lumbar spinous processes, and also includes the bilateral kidney shu points, which are 3 centimeters away from the midline of the back.
How to locate: The patient can lie prone. The Ming Men acupoint is located in the waist area, on the midline in the back, at the depression below the second lumbar spinous process, level with the navel. When pressure is applied, there will be a strong tenderness.
Effects: The Ming Men acupoint can strengthen the kidneys, stabilize the foundation, and treat conditions such as cold-type menstrual disorders and habitual miscarriage in women.
Shen Que Acupoint
Location: The Shen Que acupoint is located at the navel and is an important acupoint on the Ren meridian.
How to locate: The patient can lie supine. The Shen Que acupoint is located in the middle of the abdomen, at the center of the umbilical fossa.
Effects: When the body's qi and blood are imbalanced and diseases occur, stimulating or applying medicine to the Shen Que acupoint can help balance yin and yang.
Qi Hai Acupoint
Location: This acupoint is located in the lower abdomen, on a straight line connecting the navel to a point above the pubic bone, three-tenths of the distance from the navel.
How to locate: The patient can lie supine. The Qi Hai acupoint is located in the lower abdomen, 1.5 inches below the navel, on the midline in front.
Effects: Applying pressure to this acupoint has a preventive and therapeutic effect on menstrual disorders, excessive bleeding, and infertility.
Methods of Treating Gynecological Diseases with San Fu Tie
Pharmaceutical Preparation
Prepare a mixture of Chinese herbs that warm the meridians, dispel cold, promote blood circulation, and open the collaterals. Grind the herbs into powder according to the proportions and mix with herbal juice to form a 1 cm diameter medicated cake.
Application
Apply the prepared San Fu Tie to specific acupoints and keep it on for 2-4 hours (no more than 6 hours). Remove the tie when the skin becomes warm or reddish. This treatment should be done three to five times during the San Fu periods (the hottest days of summer are the best time for treatment).
Stick to the Treatment Course
For mild symptoms, adhere to the treatment for 3-5 years during the San Fu periods. For long-standing and severe cases, treatment should be continued for a longer period of time.
Gynecological Diseases Treated with San Fu Tie
Cold Syndrome and Deficiency-Cold Syndrome in Gynecology
San Fu Tie can be used to treat gynecological cold syndrome and deficiency-cold syndrome, such as dysmenorrhea, scanty menstrual flow, late menstrual period, amenorrhea, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, postpartum body pain, and cold extremities.
Infertility Patients with Deficiency-Cold Syndrome or Cold Syndrome According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
San Fu Tie can be used to treat infertility caused by diseases such as endometriosis, fallopian tube obstruction, pelvic adhesions, thin endometrium, recurrent miscarriage, decreased ovarian function, poor uterine receptivity, and high uterine artery resistance.
People with Deficiency-Cold Constitution
San Fu Tie has a certain effect on regulating and maintaining the health of people with deficiency-cold or cold-damp constitutions.
Contraindications for Treating Gynecological Diseases with San Fu Tie
1. Do not apply to areas of the skin with wounds, ulcers, or infections.
2. Avoid use in case of allergies to the medicinal ingredients or dressing materials.
3. Avoid use in individuals with sensitive skin or prone to scarring.
4. Do not use during the acute fever stage of infectious diseases or active tuberculosis.
5. Avoid use in individuals with severe internal heat symptoms, such as yellow and thick sputum, hemoptysis, bleeding, or frequent oral ulcers.
6. Avoid use in individuals with diabetes, blood disorders, or severe liver and kidney dysfunction.
7. Do not use during menstruation or pregnancy.
