Doctors practice sanfutie treatment for citizens across China

A doctor practices sanfutie treatment for a citizen in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, July 17, 2018. Tuesday marks the beginning of sanfu, which refers to the three 10-day periods that are predicted to be the hottest days of the year. Sanfutie is a typical counter-season TCM treatment, which treats cold-weather-related illnesses in hot summer with a bandage made of traditional Chinese herbal medicine placed on various acupuncture points on the body. (Xinhua/Zhao Xiaoming)