Contraindications and precautions for Sanfu patch
Sanfu patching is one of the commonly used treatment methods in traditional Chinese medicine. Its principle is to stimulate acupoints, promote smooth meridians and nourish the whole body. However, Sanfu Tie also has certain contraindications and precautions that need to be observed. This article will explain in detail the contraindications and precautions of Sanfu Patch from four aspects: application site, time, application method and issues that should be paid attention to, so that readers can be more scientific and reasonable when using Sanfu Patch.
1. Compliant parts
The best places to apply Sanfu Patch are the lower limbs and upper abdomen. However, in the lower limbs, due to the influence of normal hemodynamics of the human body, the body is not suitable for sticking to the front of the tibia or the medial ankle. If blindly attached to these parts, it may cause blood circulation disorders, peripheral nerve disorders and other problems, leading to counter-effects.
In addition, if the body is in a state of fever or infectious disease, Sanfu Patch should not be applied to the affected area to avoid aggravating the condition.
2. Length of time
The recommended application time for Sanfu Patch is 30-60 minutes, do not overtime easily. Especially for the elderly, children, pregnant women or people with weak body resistance, more attention should be paid to controlling the time, and someone needs to be accompanied during the application process to avoid excessive fatigue or accidental injury.
3. Application method
Generally speaking, there are two methods of applying Sanfu patch: wet patch and dry patch. Wet patches mainly refer to egg-sized pills that are attached to acupuncture points, which can accelerate the penetration and absorption of drugs. For dry patching, the patch is heated and applied directly to acupuncture points. It is usually applied at night because the meridians of the human body are relatively clear at night and the application effect is better.
However, it should be noted that whether it is a wet patch or a dry patch, the skin needs to be cleansed before use to avoid skin allergies and infections. If abnormal reactions such as skin redness, swelling, pain, itching, etc. occur, you need to stop using it in time and ask a doctor for guidance.
4. Issues that should be noted
1. Patients with blood system diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction, hypertension and other diseases are not suitable to use Sanfu patch to avoid unnecessary health risks.
2. For skin sensitivity, allergies, injuries and other conditions, special attention should be paid to avoid side effects.
3. Sanfu Patch should not be used together with other topical patch drugs. In order to avoid adverse reactions, patients should pay special attention when using Sanfu Patch.
To sum up, although Sanfu Tie is a commonly used method in traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, it is not a therapy suitable for everyone. When using Sanfu Patch, you need to pay attention to the application site, time, application method and issues to pay attention to to avoid unnecessary damage and achieve nourishing and therapeutic effects on the body.
