Understanding Phlegm: Phlegm-Damp, Cold-Phlegm, and Phlegm-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Phlegm: Phlegm-Damp, Cold-Phlegm, and Phlegm-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

# Click the blue text to follow us # In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: “All diseases arise from phlegm.” Although it is a short phrase, it highlights the significant impact of “phlegm” on the body. When we talk about phlegm, we often think of the phlegm-damp constitution. Today, we will discuss … Read more

Three Manifestations of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution and TCM Approaches for Regulation

Three Manifestations of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution and TCM Approaches for Regulation

The Sage of Medicine, Li Shizhen, is a prominent figure in ancient Chinese medicine. In his work, Binhu Maixue, he wrote, “Phlegm generates a hundred diseases, and dampness brings disasters,” warning everyone about the significant harm that phlegm-dampness can cause to the body. Many ailments in the human body are caused by phlegm-dampness. Many people … Read more

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Zhang Xichun’s Phlegm Resolving Decoction

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Zhang Xichun's Phlegm Resolving Decoction

Jiang Xianghe, your professional and reliable moxibustion guidance teacher! When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall a well-known saying: “The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the container for phlegm.” The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lungs. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels … Read more

The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness: Er Chen Tang

The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness: Er Chen Tang

Click the blue text below the title to follow Yuyi Health Guidance As the saying goes, “most diseases are caused by phlegm,” and “dampness is the source of all diseases.” Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness, and once afflicted, even … Read more

What to Do About Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Four Simple Medicinal Dishes Worth Collecting!

What to Do About Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Four Simple Medicinal Dishes Worth Collecting!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifies human constitution into nine types, among which the Phlegm-Damp Constitution (tan shi ti zhi) is one. The Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of Qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and … Read more

Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs

Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs

Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs This is a disease name that refers to the obstruction of phlegm-dampness in the lungs, preventing the lung qi from descending and dispersing. Symptoms include a cough with abundant phlegm that is white and thin, easily expectorated, a feeling of fullness and oppression in the chest, exacerbation of cough with movement, … Read more

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Sun Simiao’s Formula for Improved Health

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Sun Simiao's Formula for Improved Health

Wen Dan Decoction foot baths have been recommended for a long time. Today, I will share two cases of regulating phlegm-dampness constitution, with different triggers but similar results. Often, having comparisons, distinctions, and references leads to deeper thinking, understanding the reasons behind phenomena, which helps one better understand their constitution and achieve more effective regulation.Case … Read more

Two Traditional Chinese Herbs to Eliminate Phlegm-Dampness! Clear Yellow Phlegm, Old Phlegm, and Sticky Phlegm!

Two Traditional Chinese Herbs to Eliminate Phlegm-Dampness! Clear Yellow Phlegm, Old Phlegm, and Sticky Phlegm!

What type of phlegm are you expelling? 1Heat Phlegm Phlegm is yellow and viscous, forming hard lumps due to the heat evil cooking the body fluids, thus transforming them into phlegm. Because the heart governs fire, both Zhang’s Medical Communication: Various Qi Gate: Phlegm and Drink and Observation Diagnosis: Guidelines for Diagnosing Phlegm consider that … Read more

Understanding Phlegm-Dampness and Phlegm-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Phlegm-Dampness and Phlegm-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the “Public Account” above to subscribe! Dizziness is a common symptom in our daily lives. Poor sleep, colds, low blood sugar… many of these seemingly insignificant “minor ailments” can lead to dizziness. Therefore, we often overlook dizziness, thinking that a good sleep will alleviate it. However, dizziness is actually a very dangerous signal. With … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Differences Between Phlegm-Damp Cough, Phlegm-Heat Cough, White Phlegm, and Yellow Phlegm with Medication Choices (Including Combined Medication Plans)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Differences Between Phlegm-Damp Cough, Phlegm-Heat Cough, White Phlegm, and Yellow Phlegm with Medication Choices (Including Combined Medication Plans)

Coughing is a common manifestation of respiratory system diseases, with various conditions such as colds and bronchitis triggering cough symptoms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cough can be classified into several syndromes, such as Phlegm-Damp Cough (Tan Shi Ke Sou) and Phlegm-Heat Cough (Tan Re Ke Sou). Although they differ by only one character, there … Read more