San Fu Moxibustion
San Fu Moxibustion is a treatment given during the hottest days of summer. It is a therapy where we “treat winter diseases during the summer”. For centuries, people have been given this warming herbal plaster treatment 3 times over the course of one month spanning the dog days of summer. The concept behind San Fu is that we are capturing some of the strongest yang energy of the year and “hiding it away” to warm our immunity and prepare for autumn when cold & flu, allergies and respiratory illness run rampant.
One cornerstone of Asian medicine is the element of preventative medicine. In the wake of our recent pandemic, it is increasingly vital that we keep our immune systems at peak performance. This therapy has been clinically researched to do just that!
The Process
Typically, the first treatment is given on a specified day in July. The second is given 10 days later and the third, 10 days after. The exact dates are calculated according to the Chinese Lunar calendar as the 3 predicted hottest days of the year. At this time you can effectively treat the ailments of the winter and support health by nourishing the yang energy of the body. San Fu essentially prevents illness and provides resilience against the cold pathogens of the winter season.The San Fu treatment uses acrid, warm and dispersing herbs that are ground into powder and mixed with ginger juice. Once mixed they form an herbal paste. The paste is applied to specific points on the body, usually on the upper back. These points correlate with bolstering the immune system, fortifying the lung and dispersing “wind” or exterior pathogens. The plaster is left on the points for up to 6 hours. The herbs are very warm and may increase in intensity to produce local redness, heat, and/or even blisters. This is normal and with proper hygiene & care, heal very well. The suggested dosage of treatment is to receive the 3 consecutive treatments during these specific summer dates for 3 summers consecutively.
Pricing
SAN FU TREATMENT SPECIAL - RECEIVE $15 OFF WHEN YOU BOOK ALL 3 SESSIONS TOGETHER.
Get your San Fu Session at Luna Acupuncture this summer, we will commence San Fu Season on July 11th!
The dates specified below are highly suggested but the treatment sessions can be done effectively throughout the summer. The dates this year are :
2021: July 11, July 21, extra day July 31, August 10
2022: July 16, July 26, extra day August 5 , August 15
Book all 3 courses of treatment today for $30 per session or save $15 when you book all three for $75