Can Sanfu moxibustion be done during menstruation?

　　There are only 4 days left until the 2016 Dog Day. As we all know, doing Dog Day moxibustion on the Dog Day is very beneficial to the human body. So some female friends would like to ask, can we do Dog Day moxibustion during menstruation? Let’s find out below.

　　Can Sanfu moxibustion be done during menstruation?

　　The medicine used in Sanfu moxibustion patching is to replenish yang energy, and generally contains medicine that stimulates menstruation and activates meridians, which will interfere with the menstrual cycle and menstrual flow. Therefore, it is recommended that when the amount is heavy in the first few days of menstruation, it is best not to perform Sanfu moxibustion, and the patient can inform the doctor in advance. If you have already had Sanfu moxibustion during menstruation, don’t worry too much. Just avoid doing it in the first few days of menstruation next time.

　　In addition, everyone’s body constitution is different and their tolerance to Sanfu moxibustion drugs is also different. Some people use the same medicine without blistering for a long time, while some people leave red marks after only 5 hours of application, which does not subside for a day. In this case, the doctor will change the acupoints to perform Sanfu moxibustion. Members of the public can go to the hospital and have their doctor judge whether it is appropriate to continue Sanfu moxibustion.

　　What are the taboos of Sanfu moxibustion?

　　Although Sanfu moxibustion therapy has good effects, some of the Chinese medicines used are poisonous and some have a strong irritating effect on the skin. Therefore, pregnant women, the elderly and infirm, children under 2 years old (skin is relatively delicate and prone to infection), and patients with skin allergies should use it with caution or prohibit it.

　　During the application period, you should avoid eating cold and spicy foods, avoid being greedy for cold, and avoid eating foods that are fatty, sweet, greasy, produce phlegm and help dampness, such as beef, duck, goose, peanuts and other fried foods. Avoid seafood, shrimp and other easy-to-eat foods.

　　It should also be noted that it is not advisable to take a shower or bath within 10 hours after applying the medicine; if the skin has blisters or damage, or suffers from tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, acute pharyngitis and other diseases, it is not suitable to use Sanfu moxibustion treatment.

　　From the article, we can learn that it is best not to do Sanfu moxibustion during menstruation, so as not to disturb the normal menstruation. However, if you have already done Sanfu moxibustion during menstruation, don’t worry. Next time, you only need to inform the doctor in advance and arrange another time.