In the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of san fu moxibustion, plasters containing a warm herbal paste are applied to acupressure points, usually on the upper back. Photo: Samuel To
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This traditional Chinese medicine treatment boosts immunity against winter ills like colds, flu, allergies and respiratory illness
- San fu moxibustion is performed on the hottest three days of summer, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, to store ‘yang’ energy in advance of winter
- No needles are involved – plasters containing a warm herbal paste are applied to acupressure points, usually on the upper back
In the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of san fu moxibustion, plasters containing a warm herbal paste are applied to acupressure points, usually on the upper back. Photo: Samuel To
