Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Herbal Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Tuina (Chinese Massage)
Qigong & Tai Chi
“Phlegm is the root of all diseases,” and “many ailments are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, and it is also a pathogenic factor. Phlegm is a Yin pathogen that easily injures Yang Qi. Its nature is viscous, obstructing and blocking, leading to a … Read more
In clinical practice, we often encounter patients who feel they have excessive phlegm. They have tried many phlegm-relieving medications, yet the phlegm remains unresolved. What could be the reason for this? This is likely because the correct method has not been identified. There is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Phlegm is cleared by … Read more
Phlegm-damp cough is a common syndrome of cough. It is often caused by excessive consumption of cold foods, which injures the Spleen Yang, or by a pre-existing deficiency of Spleen and Kidney Yang, combined with the invasion of cold-damp pathogens. This leads to the Spleen’s inability to transport fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness … Read more
This Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, and conditions like colds, coughs, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to as “phlegm.” Many people even self-diagnose themselves as having a … Read more
When it comes to phlegm-dampness, there is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Stubborn phlegm causes strange diseases.” The evil of phlegm-dampness can travel throughout the body with our Qi (气) mechanism, reaching every corner. Another saying in TCM is: “All diseases are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm-dampness can move with the flow of Qi … Read more
Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution exhibit 10 symptoms and have 5 methods for improvement! First, let’s discuss the 10 symptoms of phlegm-damp constitution 1. Dizziness, headache, and a feeling of heaviness in the head. 2. Nausea or vomiting of phlegm and saliva, or a gurgling sound in the gastrointestinal tract, or a sticky, greasy, dry … Read more
We can distinguish different types of phlegm-dampness based on various tongue appearances and clinical symptoms, and apply different formulas for treatment. 1. Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness. The tongue appearance of these patients shows: the edges of the tongue are marked with teeth indentations, and the tongue surface is white and slippery. This indicates that … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below tofollow for free The production of phlegm is often caused by external factors such as the six excesses, dietary indiscretions, or emotional disturbances, leading to dysfunction in the qi transformation of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. The spleen governs transformation and transportation; when the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness (痰湿) refers to a viscous substance formed due to abnormal water metabolism in the body, which can exist in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, spleen, and stomach. Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution often exhibit symptoms such as a heavy, sticky body, fatigue, and poor appetite. … Read more
Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of the body’s constitution, also known as the “cold and damp constitution,” often caused by improper diet or illness. Here, “phlegm” does not merely refer to the common understanding of phlegm but rather to the pathological accumulation of body fluids; “dampness” can be categorized into … Read more