Where to apply the Sanfu patch for respiratory diseases

In clinical practice, when applying Sanfu patch to patients with respiratory diseases, the acupuncture points on the chest and back corresponding to the lung system are preferred. The most commonly used core acupoints are Feishu, Dingchuan, Tiantu and Tanzhong. You can add or subtract according to the specific symptoms and physical constitution.

I have been on duty in the community health service center for three years, and the patients I encountered the most were patients with chronic bronchitis, allergic asthma, and repeated colds when the seasons changed. Most people can get good results by applying only these four core acupoints. Last year, there was a child who just entered junior high school. He had an allergic cough every autumn and couldn't even attend class. His mother took it with him for three years. His cough lasted for more than two months last autumn. The symptoms were so mild that he only needed to drink some warm water to suppress them, which saved a lot of trouble.

There are actually two different operating ideas in the industry. One school advocates the need for strict syndrome differentiation and acupoint selection. For example, if you are particularly afraid of cold and cough when encountering a bit of cold wind, you should add Fengmen and Dazhui. The degree is indeed higher; the other group of colleagues who are doing grassroots popularization more recognize the idea of universal acupoints, that is, no matter what type of respiratory problems, four core acupoints are first applied, which can cover the needs of most people without complicated syndrome differentiation. Previous large-sample studies published in the industry have shown that the effectiveness of using universal acupoints can reach about 70%. When applied intensively, the efficiency is high and the price/performance ratio is sufficient.

Oh, by the way, don’t be too greedy if you apply it to small children at home. Children’s skin is tender and their tolerance is poor. Generally, Tiantu, Dazhui and two Feishu are enough. The application time is half that of adults. Don’t apply it for too long in pursuit of the effect, otherwise you will suffer from red rashes and blisters.

In fact, you can understand it this way. These acupuncture points are like "small windows" opened by the lungs on the body surface. The pungent and warm medicine penetrates through the skin, which is equivalent to sending warm and positive hot air through the window, slowly sweeping out the cold evil that has been accumulated for a whole year. Only by choosing the right position will the effect be good. Don’t panic if you can’t find the exact location at home. The acupuncture point itself is a small area, not a point as big as a needle tip. It’s okay to be a centimeter or two different from the acupoint selection map. If the general direction is correct, it will not affect the effect. If you are really not sure, it is recommended to go to a regular medical institution to see a doctor for application. You can also adjust the acupuncture points and the amount of medicine according to your own situation, which is more secure.