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
Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more
When it comes to phlegm, people might immediately think of the sticky substance that clogs the throat when coughing, or the saliva we spit out. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm is divided into two types—”visible phlegm” and “invisible phlegm.” “Visible phlegm” primarily exists in the lungs, which is the mucus secreted by the lungs … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the functions of the internal organs are disordered, leading to the dysfunction of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and dampness, which transforms into phlegm and manifests as phlegm-dampness within the body. This condition is often characterized by obesity, fullness in the … Read more
Introduction In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “phlegm” (痰, tán) does not solely refer to the mucus produced in the lungs that can be expelled through coughing. TCM defines “phlegm” as pathological products characterized by turbidity, stickiness, and thickness, resulting from disorders in the metabolism of body fluids. When the spleen’s ability to transform … Read more