Summer Treatment for Winter Illnesses: Celestial Moxa – San Fu Tie

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there's a long-standing principle known as "Treat winter diseases in summer" (冬病夏治). This preventive strategy uses the height of Yang energy in summer to strengthen the body’s resistance against illnesses that commonly occur in the colder months.

One of the most effective methods is the use of Celestial Moxa, also known as San Fu Tie (三伏贴) or San Fu Moxibustion (三伏灸). This involves applying warming herbal patches to specific acupuncture points during the hottest days of the year, known as the San Fu Days (三伏天), to boost the body’s Yang Qi and immune system.

Rooted in Classical Texts

This method is supported by the classical text Su Wen: "Treatise on the Four Qi & Regulating the Spirit" (《素问·四气调神大论》), which states:“In spring and summer, nourish Yang.”By reinforcing Yang Qi in the summer, the body becomes more resilient and better equipped to fend off cold and damp pathogens during the winter.

Common Conditions Benefited by San Fu Tie:

• Asthma and bronchial asthma

• Allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies

• Chronic bronchitis

• Pulmonary emphysema

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Cold-induced cough or respiratory weakness
  

2025 San Fu Tie Dates:

• First Application: July 20, 2025

• Second Application: July 30, 2025

• Third Application: August 9, 2025

Three sessions are recommended for optimal results. Individual recommendations may vary based on your constitution and health condition.

If you or your child experience recurring respiratory issues during the colder months, this is a safe, natural, and time-tested preventive treatment that may reduce the frequency and severity of winter symptoms.