Why Moxibustion During Sanfu Days Is a Must in TCM Singapore

☀️ 2025’s Sanfu Period: 20 July to 18 August — 30 Days of Peak Yang Energy

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Sanfu Days (三伏天) are known as the hottest days of the year — and also the best time to nourish yang energy, strengthen the body, and flush out chronic cold and dampness. Practicing moxibustion in Singapore during this period can bring about faster and deeper healing effects.

Before you jump in, here are 5 must-know tips to get the most out of your summer moxibustion routine:

Are You Suitable for Moxibustion?

While moxibustion is a powerful TCM therapy, it’s not for everyone. In TCM Singapore clinics, a professional will usually assess your body type before recommending it.

❌ Who Should NOT Do Moxibustion:

People who have undergone organ transplants (your body may treat the organ as a foreign body and react negatively).
Those with very high blood pressure, active cancer, or severe heart conditions.
Pregnant women or those on long-term steroid medications should also be cautious.

✅ If you don’t fall into these groups, you’re likely a good candidate for moxibustion.

“I’m Yin-deficient or get heaty easily, can I still do it?”
“My qi and blood are weak, won’t moxibustion exhaust me?”

Don’t worry — moxibustion isn’t just “adding heat.” In 中医, it helps balance Yin and Yang, tonifies qi and blood, and clears cold-damp, phlegm and stagnation. As long as you follow the correct method, it’s safe and effective.

Even during menstruation, women can continue moxibustion, unless the flow is abnormally heavy. Just avoid lower abdominal points like Guanyuan (CV4) and focus on upper body points like Shanzhong (CV17) instead.

Why Moxibustion During Sanfu is So Powerful

There’s an old saying in TCM:
“Winter disease must be treated in summer” (冬病夏治).

During Sanfu Days, your body’s channels are more open due to the heat. Blood and qi move faster, and your body is more receptive to external TCM therapies like moxibustion.

The moxa herb (mugwort) has a unique ability to penetrate deeply through the meridians and help clear long-standing cold and dampness hidden in the organs.

💡 For example:

Feel a cool sensation around your belly button? That’s a sign of spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Try moxibustion at Shenque (CV8).
Feeling irritable, bloated, or emotionally stuck? That could be qi stagnation — moxa Shanzhong (CV17) to release it.

Moxibustion during Sanfu is not just more effective, but faster. A problem that might take 2-3 sessions to relieve during winter might ease in just one session now.

Best Practices for Moxibustion in Singapore's Summer

Don’t make these mistakes — or you could make your condition worse!

Never do moxibustion in an air-conditioned room. Your body opens up during treatment. Cold air can sneak in and cause worse issues.
Morning is the best time. The heat is gentler, and it helps uplift your body’s yang energy for the day.
Avoid going out immediately after. Let your body cool down naturally and wear proper clothing.
If done at night, ensure it doesn’t interfere with your sleep, and always switch off the air-con before you start.

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Which Acupoints Should You Focus On?

In TCM, choosing the right acupoint is like finding the right prescription.

💡 Pro Tip: Find 1–2 points with a strong moxa sensation (a warm, tingling, spreading feeling) and stick to them consistently. That’s more effective than changing points every day.

Recommended Points by Condition:

For kids: Only when sick — try Shenzhu (DU12) or Shenque (CV8).
40 years & above: Zusanli (ST36), Mingmen (DU4).
Menstrual issues: Yinbao (SP13), Guanyuan (CV4), Shanzhong (CV17).
Neck and shoulder tension: Dazhui (DU14).
Weak digestion: Pishu (BL20), Yaoyangguan (DU3), Zhangmen (LV13), Zhongwan (CV12), Zusanli (ST36).
Yin-deficiency types: Yinxi (HT6), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Zhangmen (LV13).
Kidney deficiency: Guanyuan (CV4), Shenque (CV8), Mingmen (DU4).
Sleep issues: Neiguan (PC6), Shenque (CV8).
Cold/flu/allergy-prone people: Dazhui (DU14), Shenzhu (DU12), Yintang (EX-HN3).

Looking for TCM in Singapore? Try Sanfu Moxibustion This Year.

Whether you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, low immunity, or stubborn cold-damp conditions, moxibustion is a safe, non-invasive method that can gently transform your health from the root.

✨ Consider visiting a TCM Singapore clinic this Sanfu to get a professional diagnosis and a customised moxibustion plan.

Don’t wait until you’re unwell. The best time to treat illness is before it starts — especially when nature gives you the perfect timing.