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.
Do I need Sanfu Tie?
We offer the Clinical Evaluation Form for you
We are entering the hottest days of the year—the peak of summer energy (15/07/2026-23/08/2026). In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is the golden annual window for "Winter Disease Prevention in Summer" (冬病夏治). By aligning with nature's seasonal cycle, we can effectively treat and prevent chronic winter ailments triggered by deep-seated cold and dampness.
Drawing upon my 30 years of clinical experience, I have developed a quick health assessment questionnaire to help you discover if Sanfu Therapy is right for you or your family.
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Sanfu Tie Treatment Plan for 2026
“Treat Winter Illnesses in Summer”
📅 Sanfu Days Schedule for 2026 (UK Time)
In 2026, the Sanfu period falls between July 15 and August 23. There are three key days to apply the patches:
🔁 Optional booster(夏至开穴 ): June 21-July 14, 2026 (Reinforcement Day if symptoms are chronic)
1️⃣First Fu (初伏): 15/07-24/07, Start of Sanfu – opens Yang channels
2️⃣Middle Fu (中伏): 25/07-13/08, Deepest phase – optimal absorption
3️⃣Last Fu (末伏): 14/08-23/08, Seal Yang Qi – prevent autumn illness
🔁 Optional booster: August 23, 2026 (Reinforcement Day if symptoms are chronic)
🌿 Why Timing Matters
The Biological Window for Healing:
The core philosophy of Sanfu Therapy lies in TCM’s Chronomedicine (天人合一 )—synchronizing human healthcare with nature's seasonal cycles.
Modern science proves that our body operates on profound circadian and seasonal biological clocks. The Sanfu period (the peak of mid-summer) marks the absolute annual peak of your body's circulation, cellular metabolic rate, and open pores. Think of it as nature's ultimate "Open Window" for cellular absorption.
During these specific weeks, your body's internal natural healing response is at its maximum potential.
Applying the highly concentrated herbal plasters precisely during this peak window allows the warming therapeutic ingredients to penetrate the deepest layers of your systems, neutralizing deep-rooted chronic cold-dampness that usually triggers winter flare-ups.
Because this biological "treatment window" opens only once a year for a limited number of days, clinic slots and freshly formulated herbal batches must be strictly scheduled. Once the Sanfu window closes, this specific systemic reset cannot be replicated until the following year.
✅ 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: £50 total (or £25 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: £120-£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:
- Cupping & Hijama: from £25/15 mins
- Foot steam: £20/30 mins
- Post-treatment calming Tui Na or lymphatic drainage: from £45/30mins
- Herbal remedies: from £10/week
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
⚠️ 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