The Dog Days of Summer (Sanfu Days): Your Golden Window for Body Conditioning

Sanfu Days, also known as the Dog Days of Summer, mark the most powerful period of the year for restoring and regulating your body. If there’s one time to focus on your health, this is it!

Why is it called the golden period? Because Sanfu Days bring:

• The strongest yang energy of the year

• The heaviest dampness and humidity

If you're experiencing fatigue, poor sleep, sluggish digestion, heat symptoms, or a heavy sensation in the body—these are signals that your body needs attention.

👉 Miss this window, and your path to recovery becomes longer and harder.

ANC’s 6 Herbal Teas for Sanfu Days

To help you make the most of this golden period, ANC has curated 6 stage-specific herbal teas—each aligned with the natural progression of Sanfu Days, from preparation to recovery.

1. Pre-Sanfu · Cleansing Internal Heat

Dendrobium & Ophiopogon Drink | July 10–19Ideal for those who often stay up late or have a dry throat and bitter taste.

Benefits: Gently clears internal heat and nourishes dryness before the peak of summer heat hits.

Herbs:

• Dendrobium

• Ophiopogon

• Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome

• Lotus Seeds

• Red Dates

  
  

2. Early Sanfu · Strengthening the Spleen

Five-Finger Peach & Yam Soup | July 20–29Great for fatigue, weak digestion, and poor appetite.

Benefits: Boosts spleen function, enhances digestion, and clears dampness—helps you feel lighter and more energized.

Herbs:

• Five-Finger Peach

• Chinese Yam

• Fox Nut

• Figs

• Roasted Barley

  
  

3. Mid-Sanfu · Dampness Removal

Coix Seed & Codonopsis Tea | July 30–August 8The dampest and most draining phase of Sanfu Days.

Benefits: Eliminates sticky dampness and supports qi, ideal for those with bloating, sticky stools, or heavy limbs.

Herbs:

• Coix Seed

• Codonopsis

• White Atractylodes

• Poria

• Licorice Root

  
  

4. Late Sanfu · Replenishing Qi & Blood

Angelica & Astragalus Tonic Tea | August 9–19As summer winds down, it's time to gently nourish your system.

Benefits: Replenishes energy and blood, perfect for low energy, cold extremities, or post-fatigue recovery.

Herbs:

• Astragalus

• Codonopsis

• Angelica

• Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome

• Red Dates

  
  

5. Post-Sanfu · Calming the Heart

Three-Bean Tranquility Drink | August 20–30Ease the transition from heat to fall with this calming blend.

Benefits: Clears internal fire, soothes the mind, and improves sleep—ideal after weeks of heat and stress.

Herbs:

• Red Beans

• Mung Beans

• Black Beans

• Lily Bulbs

  
  

6. All-Sanfu Essential

Honeysuckle & Lotus Leaf Dampness Tea | Enjoy Anytime During Sanfu DaysYour summer staple for staying refreshed and balanced.

Benefits: Clears summer heat, relieves bad breath, bitter taste, and sticky sweat.

Herbs:

• Honeysuckle

• Lotus Leaf

• Tangerine Peel

• Licorice Root

  
  

Why the Sequence Matters

Just like the changing rhythm of the seasons, your body thrives on timing. These formulas are designed to work with your body’s seasonal changes, not against them.

Want Personalized Guidance?

Everyone’s body type is different—and your ideal summer routine should reflect that.

📞 Call for a consultation:516-200-6566 or 347-588-6808

Let’s make the most of Sanfu Days together!