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When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall the well-known saying: the spleen (pi) is the source of phlegm, while the lung (fei) is the container for phlegm. The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lung. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels upwards to the lungs, affecting lung qi, … Read more
Director Zhao popularizes health and wellness knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In daily life, many people have a phlegm-damp constitution. How much do you know about this condition? What are the symptoms of phlegm-damp constitution? I believe everyone is eager to learn more, so let’s take a closer look at these aspects, hoping … Read more
Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum) This product is the dried rhizome of the plant Yu Zhu, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is mainly produced in Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces. … Read more
When talking to someone, a close friend might suddenly say: “You have bad breath.” A casual friend might discreetly sit a bit farther away. This is the embarrassment of having bad breath.Severe bad breath is often accompanied by symptoms such as oral ulcers, gum swelling and pain, dry throat, bitter mouth, and even constipation. Why … Read more
Spring winds are about to fade without a trace, all directed towards the peonies in the southern garden. After this flower has truly withered, this life should be intertwined with this flower. Shao Yao (Peony) and Mu Dan (Tree Peony) are known as the “two exceptional flowers,” and both of these plants can be used … Read more
Constipation, as a common gastrointestinal issue, brings considerable distress to our lives. However, within the treasure trove of traditional medicine, there are numerous ancient formulas specifically designed to treat constipation caused by fluid deficiency. One such formula, originating from the “Wen Bing Tiao Bian,” has a history of over two hundred years. It consists of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are responsible for the transformation and transportation of food and fluids, serving as the source of qi and blood production. When invaded by dampness, the absorption of food and fluids is obstructed, leading to insufficient yin blood and fluids, resulting in a condition known as … Read more
With the changes in modern lifestyles, especially the prevalence of staying up late, the resulting depletion of jinye (body fluids) has shown a trend of affecting younger individuals. The depletion of jinye refers to the reduction in the quantity of body fluids, leading to insufficient nourishment of internal organs and external surfaces, resulting in a … Read more
Why do people in middle age often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, irritability, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, and even soreness in the lower back and legs? This may be due to the body’s decline and depletion of Yin fluids. As stated in the Huangdi Neijing, “At the age of forty, Yin energy is … Read more
“Blood stasis causes a hundred diseases.” When the flow of Qi and blood in the body is obstructed, diseases follow. Blood stasis is common in daily life, where the obstruction of Qi and blood leads to the organs losing their nourishment, resulting in severe illnesses. For example, blood stasis in the brain can lead to … Read more