San Fu Tie is mainly used for applying acupoints, so many people are very concerned about where to apply San Fu Tie?
Where to Apply San Fu Tie
Heart Yu Acupoint
Acupoint:
1. Located 1.5 inches beside the fifth thoracic spinous process.
2. When selecting the acupoint, you can generally use a seated or prone position. The Heart Yu acupoint is located on the back of the body, below the fifth thoracic spinous process, and two fingers wide on each side.
Effects:
1. Pressing and rubbing the "Heart Yu" acupoint can treat diseases of the heart meridian and circulatory system, such as heart pain, palpitations, cough, hemoptysis, insomnia, forgetfulness, night sweats, nocturnal emission, epilepsy, chest pain, excessive heart palpitations, motion sickness, headache, nausea, and neurosis.
2. It regulates qi and blood, unblocks the heart meridian, and calms the mind. It is suitable for symptoms such as palpitations, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, neurasthenia, insomnia, and back pain. It has a certain therapeutic effect on various heart diseases.
Lung Yu Acupoint
Acupoint:
Located 1.5 inches beside the third thoracic spinous process, belonging to the bladder meridian. It can soothe the lungs and relieve coughing.
Effects:
Suitable for coughing, asthma, colds, colds caused by external wind and cold, night sweats, and back pain. It has a certain effect on various lung diseases.
Tian Tu Acupoint
Acupoint:
1. Located in the neck, on the midline, between the two clavicles, in the central depression of the suprasternal fossa.
2. This acupoint is one of the main acupoints on the Ren meridian of the human body.
Effects:
Treats hiccups, cough, vomiting, neurogenic vomiting, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and other throat diseases.
Shan Zhong Acupoint
Acupoint:
Located on the midline of the anterior chest, at the midpoint of a line connecting the two nipples.
The main diseases treated by Shan Zhong acupoint are:
1. Chest pain, abdominal pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, overweight, underweight, belching, mastitis, lactation deficiency, cough and asthma.
2. Broadens the chest, regulates qi, soothes the lungs, and calms the mind. Suitable for discomfort due to emotional stress, chest stuffiness, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia and frequent dreams, asthma, and belching.
Zhi Chuan Acupoint
Acupoint:
1. Back acupoint belonging to the extraordinary acupoints. Located 0.5 inches beside the seventh cervical spinous process.
2. This acupoint has the effect of relieving asthma, so it is called "Asthma Relief".
Effects:
1. The Zhi Chuan acupoint is located in the depression about two centimeters on the left and right of the acupoint Da Zhui.
2. It can relieve cough and asthma, and promote the flow of qi in the lungs. It is effective in treating asthma attacks, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and pertussis.
Da Zhui Acupoint
Acupoint:
Located in the depression below the seventh cervical spinous process. When selecting the acupoint, sit up straight and lower your head. The acupoint is located at the lower end of the neck, in the depression below the seventh cervical spinous process.
Effects:
If the protruding bone is not very obvious, have the patient move their neck. The stationary joint is the first thoracic vertebra, which is approximately level with the shoulders.
It can expel wind, relieve surface syndromes, clear heat, invigorate the brain, and strengthen the spine. It is suitable for symptoms such as severe headache, heat sensation in the bones, fatigue, neck and shoulder pain, lumbar spine stiffness, cold, and fever. It has a preventive and tonic effect on diseases.
Gao Huang Acupoint
Acupoint:
1. Whenever someone describes a person's incurable illness, they often use the phrase "illness beyond the Gao Huang".
2. But most people may not know that Gao Huang is actually an important pair of acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine.
3. Located on the back, below the fourth thoracic spinous process, 3 inches beside it.
Effects:
1. It is commonly used to treat bronchitis, bronchial asthma, mastitis, and various chronic deficiency diseases.
2. Frequently applying moxibustion to this acupoint has the effects of strengthening the body, preventing diseases.
3. When combined with Lung Yu, it is used to treat chronic cough; when combined with Jian Jing, it is used to treat shoulder and back pain; when combined with Bai Lao, it is used to treat deficiency fatigue. It is used for cough, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, forgetfulness, nocturnal emission, and indigestion.
What Diseases Can San Fu Tie Treat
1. Respiratory system diseases: including chronic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, easily catch colds, chronic cough, post-cold cough, chronic pharyngitis.
2. Digestive system diseases: including chronic gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, duodenal ulcers, chronic colitis, gastrointestinal functional disorders, chronic diarrhea, etc.
3. Painful diseases: including lumbar muscle strain, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, fasciitis, knee osteoarthritis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, dysmenorrhea, etc.
In addition to these three types of diseases, it is also suitable for people who are afraid of cold, wind, and easily catch colds or have repeated colds in winter due to deficiency of yang.
San Fu Tie Formulas, Where to Apply for Treating Specific Diseases
1. Asthma
Acupoints: Lung Yu, Bai Lao, Gao Huang
Chinese herbs: Sinapis Alba, Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo) 30g each, Croton tiglium (Gan Sui), Asarum sieboldii (Xi Xin) 15g each, Musk 1.5g, and appropriate amount of ginger juice.
2. Deficiency Cold Constipation
Acupoints: Shen Que, Zu San Li, Qi Hai
Chinese herbs: Croton tiglium 2g, Fructus Evodiae (Wu Zhu Yu) 6g, Cinnamomum cassia (Rou Gui) 3g, and a little ginger juice.
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupoints: Qu Chi, Zu San Li, Wai Guan, Yang Ling Quan, Jue Gu
Chinese herbs: Herba Euphorbiae helioscopia (Mao Liang), Sinapis Alba, Lycopodium clavatum (Shi Huo Cao), Allium sativum (Duo Suan Tou) - choose one.
4. Hypertension
Acupoints: Shen Que, Yong Quan
Chinese herbs: Fructus Evodiae 60g, Sophora japonica (Huai Hua) 30g, Margarita (Zhen Zhu Mu) 30g, and rice vinegar in appropriate amount.
5. Allergic Rhinitis
Acupoints: Lung Yu, Bai Lao, Gao Huang
Chinese herbs: Sinapis Alba 5g, Asarum sieboldii, Croton tiglium, Radix Scutellariae (Huang Qin) 2g each, Musk 1.5g, and ginger juice in appropriate amount.
Precautions for San Fu Tie
1. The medication applied should be securely fixed to prevent displacement or falling off.
2. If blisters appear at the site of medication application, pay attention to local infection prevention.
3. For those who are allergic to adhesive tape, hypoallergenic tape can be used or the medication can be fixed with a bandage.
4. For residual ointment on the skin, wash with clean water and avoid scrubbing with rough items such as towels, gasoline, or soap, which may be irritating.
5. The prepared medication should not be stored for too long and should be kept in a sealed, low-temperature environment.
6. During the treatment period, avoid consuming cold or spicy food, seafood, and maintain warmth. It is best not to take a bath on the day of application, and instead, gently wipe the body with a dry towel. Pay attention to keeping warm.
7. For patients with chronic illnesses, weakness, or emaciation, the dosage of medication should not be excessive, and the application time should not be too long. Pay close attention to changes in the condition and any adverse reactions during the application.
Not Everyone Can Apply San Fu Tie
Pregnant women should not apply
San Fu Tie uses pure Chinese herbs, many of which have a hot nature and have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. However, these are contraindicated during pregnancy, as applying San Fu Tie to pregnant women can easily lead to miscarriage or premature birth.
Some diseases cannot be treated with San Fu Tie
Patients with diabetes, blood diseases, severe hypertension, severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, bronchiectasis, and malignant tumors should not apply San Fu Tie, as it may worsen the condition.
Do not apply during exacerbation of the condition
During acute attacks or exacerbations of the condition. (For example, if there is an acute onset of a disease such as a cold or fever, immediately stop application.)
Be cautious in applying to children under 2 years old
Care should be taken when applying San Fu Tie to infants and young children under 2 years old, as their reactions cannot be determined. When using it, closely observe the child's crying situation to determine the irritability of the medication to the skin, and generally, it is not recommended to apply San Fu Tie.
Do not apply to local skin ulcers
The ingredients in San Fu Tie are pure Chinese herbs and have a certain irritant effect on wounds. Therefore, it is recommended that San Fu Tie not be applied to local skin ulcers.
