Singapore Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Bath SPA Therapy

Gong Fang Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine

The herbal bath SPA is far from simply "soaking in hot water"; it is a systematic therapy that integrates meridian theory, herbal properties, and chronomedicine. In Singapore's humid and hot climate, targeting modern-day common ailments such as "air-conditioning sickness," "stress-induced obesity," and "insomnia," through syndrome-differentiated bathing, it truly achieves the healthy state advocated in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon: "When the vital energy is abundant within, pathogenic factors cannot invade."

Gong Fang Tang TCM boasts a highly qualified team of TCM practitioners dedicated to providing you with the finest herbal bath therapy in Singapore. As the essence of traditional Chinese external therapies, herbal bath therapy involves carefully selecting and combining various natural Chinese herbs into prescriptions. After decoction, the medicinal liquid is used for bathing, soaking, or steaming the body. Leveraging the dual effects of water temperature and herbal medicine, it achieves the benefits of unblocking meridians, harmonizing qi and blood, dispelling dampness and cold, detoxifying, and beautifying.

Medicinal Bath SPA Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Herbal Bath SPA Suitable for Everyone?

    Contraindications: Severe heart disease/hypertension during acute episodes Large areas of skin damage or acute inflammation Early pregnancy (especially formulas containing saffron or musk) Patients who are fasting, intoxicated, or have high fever

  • What preparations are needed before a medicinal bath?

    Avoid bathing within 1 hour after fasting or eating a full meal Cleanse the skin in advance and avoid using makeup Prepare warm salt water (to drink after bathing) and warm clothing For first-time users, control the water temperature at around 38°C and limit the time to ≤15 minutes

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    How to schedule the herbal bath time and frequency?

    Duration per session: Full-body bath 15-20 minutes, partial bath (e.g., foot bath) 20-30 minutes

    Optimal frequency: For general wellness, 1-2 times per week; for patients in recovery, once every other day (follow medical advice).

  • Why do I feel dizzy after a herbal bath?

    This may be caused by excessively high water temperature or prolonged soaking leading to over-dilation of blood vessels. Stop immediately, drink brown sugar ginger water, and lie down to rest.

  • Can I take herbal baths during menstruation?

    Those with light menstrual flow may use warming and cold-dispelling formulas (avoiding the waist and abdomen, water temperature ≤40℃) Those with heavy flow or many blood clots should avoid blood-activating herbs (e.g., safflower, peach kernel)

  • Is skin itching normal after herbal baths?

    Slight redness and warmth are normal medicinal reactions; if rashes or stinging occur, rinse immediately as it may indicate herbal allergy.

  • Is herbal bath suitable for children?

    Children aged 3 and above can use the Spleen-Tonic Formula (10g Poria + 8g White Atractylodes + 5g Dried Tangerine Peel) with water temperature below 37℃ for no more than 10 minutes.

  • Can herbal baths replace medication treatment?

    Herbal baths serve as an adjunct therapy that can alleviate symptoms of chronic conditions, but acute and severe illnesses (such as high fever or acute infections) require prompt medical attention.

  • Is Higher Water Temperature More Effective for Herbal Baths?

    Excessively high water temperatures (>45°C) can damage the skin barrier, thereby reducing the absorption of medicinal effects.

    Scientific recommendation: Health Conditioning: 38-40°C (Promotes relaxation, suitable for sensitive skin) Cold Dispelling and Stasis Resolving: 40-42°C (Accelerates blood circulation, duration should be controlled ≤15 minutes) For Diabetics/Elderly: Strictly maintain 37-39°C

  • What to do if dizziness or nausea occurs after herbal bath?

    Immediately stop the bath, lie flat and elevate your legs

    Drink 300ml of warm saline (0.9% physiological saline is optimal)

    Apply pressure to the Baihui and Neiguan acupoints for 2 minutes each

  • What is the best time period for herbal baths?

    The duration of herbal baths usually varies from person to person, but generally, you can choose time slots such as before bedtime, after meals, or in the afternoon. Adjustments should be made based on individual constitution and needs. If there are conditions like skin abrasions or chronic illnesses, it is advisable to consult a doctor beforehand.

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