Late Summer Wellness & Sanfu Tie Program
“Strengthen the Root – Harmonise Earth”
Late summer is governed by the Earth Element in TCM—your Spleen & Stomach, the foundation of energy and immunity.
Who can benefit from this?
Sanfu Tie, also known as “Dog Days Herbal Plasters,” is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment applied during the hottest days of the year (Sanfu Days). Based on the TCM principle of “treating winter diseases in summer”, this therapy uses warming herbal patches applied to key acupuncture points to boost yang energy, strengthen immunity, and expel cold and damp from the body.
It is particularly effective for people who suffer from chronic or recurring conditions that worsen in cold weather.
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People Who Frequently Get Sick in Winter
- Repeated colds, nasal congestion, or sore throats
- Seasonal asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Cold hands and feet, chills, fatigue in cold weather
- Chronic joint pain or arthritis aggravated by cold
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Respiratory System Weakness
- Chronic cough, asthma, bronchitis
- Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis
- Frequent chest tightness, wheezing, or phlegm
- Prone to colds, especially in autumn and winter
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Digestive System Deficiency
- Poor appetite, bloating, indigestion
- Chronic gastritis or stomach pain that worsens in cold
- Loose stools, sluggish digestion
- Easily fatigued after eating or during humid weather
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Yang Deficiency and Weak Immune System
- Cold limbs, pale complexion, low energy
- Susceptibility to infections and fatigue
- Women with cold womb signs (late or scanty periods)
- Tiredness after small exertion, prone to chilliness
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Children with Recurrent Illness
- Children who frequently catch colds
- Asthma or bronchitis that worsens in winter
- Poor appetite or sluggish digestion
- Night sweating, restless sleep, pale tongue
🧧 Summary of Benefits
Sanfu Tie is ideal for:
- Preventing recurring respiratory and digestive disorders
- Supporting immune function and internal warmth
- Reducing reliance on medication by enhancing natural balance
- Acting as preventive care before the cold and damp of autumn/winter
Sanfu Tie Treatment Plan for 2025
“Treat Winter Illnesses in Summer”
📅 Sanfu Days Schedule for 2025 (UK Time)
In 2025, the Sanfu period falls between July 16 and August 24. There are three key days to apply the patches:
1️⃣First Fu (初伏): July 16, 2025 (Wed), Start of Sanfu – opens Yang channels
2️⃣Middle Fu (中伏): July 26, 2025 (Sat), Deepest phase – optimal absorption
3️⃣Last Fu (末伏): August 15, 2025 (Fri), Seal Yang Qi – prevent autumn illness
🔁 Optional booster: August 24, 2025 (Reinforcement Day if symptoms are chronic)
Treatment Plan Options (Clinic Offering)
We offer different types treatment options to clients:
✅ Standard Sanfu Tie Program – 3 Sessions
For prevention & general conditioning
- 3 Sanfu Tie sessions (1 per Fu day)
- Applied on key back Shu points: BL13 (Lung), BL20 (Spleen), BL23 (Kidney), GV14 (Dazhui)
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours per session (depending on skin sensitivity)
Fee: £120 total (or £45 per session)
🔸 Sanfu Tie Plus Plan (Premium) – 6 Sessions
For chronic respiratory, digestive or cold-related conditions
- 3 Sanfu Tie patch sessions on the Fu days
- 3 supporting acupuncture / moxibustion treatments:
- To warm meridians and open internal circulation
- Focus on Lung-Spleen-Kidney axis
- Dietary and herbal tea guidance included
🎁 Includes: 1 herbal tea pack for post-treatment detox
💷 Fee: £260 total
🧒 Children’s Mini Sanfu Program
Special treatment plan for Children
- Mild herbal patch formula
- Reduced application time (30 mins to 1 hour)
- Points adjusted for age and constitution
🌿 Optional Add-Ons
For the best results:
- Abdominal massage for digestive weakness: from £20/15 mins
- Customised herbal formula (granules): from £10/week
- Post-treatment calming Tui Na or lymphatic drainage: from £40/30mins
⚠️ Who Should Avoid Sanfu Tie?
Although Sanfu Tie is generally safe, it is not suitable for the following individuals:
- Those with fever, skin infections, eczema, or severe allergies
- Pregnant women (especially during the first trimester)
- Children under 3 years old (unless assessed by a TCM practitioner)
- People with severe heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Anyone with known allergy to herbal components in the plaster
Call us to book an appointment on 02046180410
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