Excess phlegm in autumn can lead to various ailments. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), phlegm can be categorized into four types, and targeted treatment is essential for eliminating phlegm and dampness. As autumn arrives, many people experience symptoms of cough and phlegm. TCM states that “all diseases arise from phlegm.” When phlegm accumulates in … Read more
There was originally no path on the ground, but as more people walked, it became a path. There was originally no phlegm in the body; when body fluids accumulate, they become phlegm. In many people’s impressions, phlegm is merely the viscous substance coughed up, such as white phlegm, green phlegm, or frothy phlegm… it is … Read more
Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water cannot properly nourish the body and instead forms an abnormal accumulation, becoming a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us! Identification and Regulation Phlegm-Damp Constitution “All diseases arise from phlegm”. 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 dampness, which transforms into … Read more
Did you know? From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is divided into nine major types, with the best type being called Pinghe Tizhi (平和体质, Harmonious Constitution), which belongs to the healthy category. The other eight types fall under sub-health conditions, one of which is known as Tan Shi Tizhi (痰湿体质, Phlegm-Damp … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Introduction In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “phlegm” does not merely refer to the mucus produced in the lungs that can be expelled through … Read more
Due to the decline of the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot nourish the body normally, leading to abnormal accumulation and the formation of a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred … Read more
Characteristics of Phlegm-Damp Constitution The physical characteristics of phlegm-damp constitution include: a plump body shape, a soft and full abdomen. Common manifestations include: excessive facial oiliness, profuse and sticky sweating, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, a sticky or sweet mouth, a preference for rich, sweet, and sticky foods, a greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse. … Read more
During a recent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, the doctor asked me about my sleep. I replied that I sleep well, almost through the night without dreams. The doctor examined my tongue coating, which was thick and white, and remarked that it was no wonder I felt sleepy; a phlegm-damp constitution often leads to excessive … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, leading to a tendency towards obesity and other manifestations such as heaviness and turbidity.This constitution is a normal physiological state, not pathological nor entirely healthy, placing individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution in a sub-healthy state between … Read more