25/07/2026
中醫療法:天灸
TCM Therapy: Herbal Patch Therapy (Tian Jiu)
不少病人問有關天灸的資訊,其實天灸,又稱三九天灸,為中醫外治法一種,就是在一年或連續三年的夏天和冬天特定氣節時間,利用温熱性質的中藥材(如白芥子、細辛、延胡索等)研磨成膏,敷貼於特定穴位,藥效經由皮膚滲透刺激經絡,激發經氣、調和氣血,以提高人體的抗病能力,達到防病治病、強身健體的效果。
天灸療法按照時令的不同,主要分為兩類:「三伏天灸」與「三九天灸」
「三伏天灸」於夏季最炎熱、人體陽氣最旺盛的三伏天(最炎熱的三天)進行,旨在「冬病夏治」,最適宜驅散體內寒氣。
「三九天灸」則在冬季最寒冷的三九天(最寒冷的三天)施行,為身體補足陽氣,防止舊病復發或新感寒邪,達到防病治病、強身健體的效果。
其實天灸原意是借天氣和藥物的幫助,達到防病治病的效果,只要是選最炎熱和寒冷的日子便可,特別在英國,氣候跟香港大不相同,所以不一定要選特定節氣。
主要功效
1. 改善呼吸系統:鼻敏感(過敏性鼻炎)、哮喘、慢性支氣管炎。
2. 消化系統問題:虛寒性胃痛、慢性腹瀉、消化不良等。
3. 改善虛寒體質:手腳冰冷、易反覆感冒、體質虛弱者。
4. 紓緩慢性痛經與痛症:如慢性關節痛、風濕痹痛等。
注意事項與禁忌
1. 皮膚反應:敷貼後局部皮膚發紅、發熱或有灼痛感屬正常現象。若起水泡,切勿抓破,應保持乾爽以防感染,必要時可塗抹凡士林。
2. 治療當日:貼藥部位不可沾冷水,也不要使用肥皂等刺激性物品擦洗。
3. 飲食禁忌:敷貼期間應避免食用「發物」,如海鮮、牛肉、蝦、鴨、鵝及煎炸辛辣食物。
4. 不適合人群:孕婦、嚴重心肺功能不全者、兩歲以下幼兒、皮膚極度敏感或有傷口者,以及體質偏熱、正值發燒或感冒期間的人士不宜進行。
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Tian Jiu, also known as “San Jiu Tian Jiu” (Winter Herbal Patch Therapy), is a form of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves applying a herbal paste made from warming herbs such as white mustard seed (Bai Jie Zi), wild ginger (Xi Xin), and corydalis (Yan Hu Suo) to specific acupuncture points during particular periods in summer and winter, either for a single year or over three consecutive years.
The medicinal properties of the herbs pe*****te the skin and stimulate the meridians, helping to regulate Qi and blood circulation, strengthen the body's resistance to illness, and promote overall health and well-being.
Types of Tian Jiu Therapy
According to seasonal timing, Tian Jiu therapy is mainly divided into two categories:
Summer Herbal Patch Therapy (San Fu Tian Jiu)
This treatment is administered during the hottest period of summer, known as the “San Fu Days,” when the body's Yang Qi is at its strongest. The aim is to “treat winter illnesses in summer” by dispelling internal cold and strengthening the body's resistance.
Winter Herbal Patch Therapy (San Jiu Tian Jiu)
This treatment is performed during the coldest period of winter, known as the “San Jiu Days.” It helps replenish Yang Qi, reduce the recurrence of chronic conditions, prevent the invasion of cold pathogens, and enhance overall health and immunity.
In essence, Tian Jiu therapy utilises both seasonal climate conditions and herbal medicine to maximise its therapeutic effects. As the climate in the UK differs significantly from that of Hong Kong and other parts of East Asia, it is not always necessary to follow the traditional solar terms exactly. Instead, treatment can be scheduled during the warmest and coldest periods of the year to achieve similar benefits.
Main Benefits
1. Respiratory Conditions:Allergic rhinitis (hay fever/nasal allergies), Asthma, Chronic bronchitis
2. Digestive Disorders:Cold-type stomach pain, Chronic diarrhoea
Indigestion and poor digestion
3. Improving Cold and Deficiency Constitutions:Cold hands and feet, Frequent colds and respiratory infections, General weakness and low immunity
4. Relief of Chronic Pain Conditions:Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea), Chronic joint pain, Rheumatic and musculoskeletal pain
Precautions and Contraindications
1. Skin Reactions:It is normal to experience mild redness, warmth, or a burning sensation at the application site. If blisters develop, do not scratch or puncture them. Keep the area clean and dry to prevent infection. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) may be applied if necessary.
2. On the Day of Treatment:Avoid exposing the treated area to cold water, and do not wash it with soap or other irritating cleansing products.
3. Dietary Advice:During the treatment period, it is advisable to avoid foods that may trigger inflammation or irritation, including:Seafood, Beef, Prawns and shellfish, Duck and goose, Spicy, greasy, and fried foods
4. Tian Jiu therapy is generally not recommended for:Pregnant women, Individuals with severe heart or lung conditions, Children under two years of age, People with highly sensitive skin, open wounds, or skin infections, Individuals with a heat-dominant constitution, Anyone currently experiencing fever, flu, or an acute infection
If you have any questions about Tian Jiu therapy, please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp or leave us a message for further information.