When is the best time for Sanfu贴 (Sanfu patch) treatment?

The best time for Sanfu贴 (Sanfu Tuo) treatment is during the first, middle, and last Fu periods each year. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine's theory of "treating winter diseases in summer," treating conditions that commonly occur in winter during the summer months can be especially effective. The Sanfu period—the hottest time of the year when yang energy is at its peak—allows topical applications to better harness the natural abundance of yang energy, thereby enhancing therapeutic effects. Each stage—first Fu, middle Fu, and last Fu—has a specific therapeutic purpose: the first Fu focuses on reinforcing yang energy, the middle Fu on dispelling cold, and the last Fu on consolidating the body's condition. Treatments during each phase are highly targeted.