Can you drink alcohol after applying the Sanfu patch?

You should not drink alcohol during the application of Sanfu贴 (Sanfu patches). The temperature during the Sanfu period is already very high, with hot and humid weather. Drinking alcohol may cause discomfort in the liver and spleen, thereby affecting the efficacy of the Sanfu patches and providing no benefit for disease treatment or bodily regulation. Alcohol consumption can disrupt the circulation of qi and blood in the body, cause internal heat, and significantly damage your vital energy.