What medicine is used in Sanfutie

Many people don’t know much about Sanfutie, but they all know that it is made of traditional Chinese medicine. So the common traditional Chinese medicines during the Sanfu days include ginger and musk. However, the traditional Chinese medicines included are not limited to these, but also include many types. In addition, the selected prescriptions for different types of diseases are also different. So when using Sanfutie, don’t forget to treat the symptoms, which will be more helpful for recovery.

Drug formula:

1. For asthma, take the acupoints of Feishu, Bailao and Gaohuang. The medicines are 30g each of white mustard seeds and Corydalis yanhusuo, 15g each of gansui and asarum, 1.5g of musk, and an appropriate amount of ginger juice.

2. For constipation due to deficiency and cold, the acupoints Shenque, Zusanli and Qihai are selected. The medicines are 2 grams of croton, 6 grams of Evodia rutaecarpa, 3 grams of cinnamon and a little ginger juice.

3. For rheumatoid arthritis, choose the acupoints Quchi, Zusanli, Waiguan, Yanglingquan, and Juegu. You can choose one of the following medicines: Ranunculaceae, white mustard, tiger grass, or garlic.

4. For hypertension, the acupoint Shenque Yongquan is selected. The medicines include 60 grams of Evodia rutaecarpa, 30 grams of Sophora japonica, 30 grams of mother of pearl, and appropriate amount of rice vinegar.

5. For allergic rhinitis, take the acupoints of Feishu, Bailao and Gaohuang. Medicines: 5 grams of white mustard seeds, 2 grams each of asarum, gelsemium elegans and Corydalis yanhusuo, 1.5 grams of musk and appropriate amount of ginger juice.

Preparation method of the medicine: Use clean medicinal materials, dry the medicine, grind it, pass it through an 80-120 mesh sieve, and set it aside.

The preparation method of ginger juice is as follows: fresh ginger is washed, crushed, and squeezed through three layers of sterile gauze to obtain the juice. Hospitals in various regions can adjust the concentration of ginger juice between 50% and 100% based on existing experience and regional characteristics. The concentration can be adjusted by adding an appropriate amount of distilled water.

The ratio of raw medicinal powder and ginger juice or vinegar is 10 grams:10 milliliters, which can be adjusted appropriately according to local climatic factors and experience. When applying, take the raw medicinal powder and mix it with ginger juice to form a drier and thicker paste. The medicine should be prepared on the day of use or placed in the refrigerator for later use.

Application method

First, disinfect the application area with 75% ethanol or iodine tincture, then take an ointment with a diameter of 1 cm and a height of about 0.5 cm, apply the medicine to the acupuncture point, and fix it with a 5 cm × 5 cm (it can be appropriately reduced for pediatric patients) desensitizing tape.

② The duration of each application of the medicine for adults is 2 to 6 hours, and for pediatric patients it is 0.5 to 2 hours.

②The specific application time depends on the patient's skin reaction. At the same time, the patient's personal constitution and tolerance are taken into consideration. Generally, the degree is based on the patient's tolerance. If the patient feels obvious discomfort at the place where the medicine is applied, he or she can remove it by himself or herself.