Host: Wang Xinmei In daily life, we often hear people say: “It has been damp and hot these days; we should drink some herbal tea to adjust or have some red bean and coix seed porridge.” When visiting a TCM practitioner, one often hears the term “damp-heat.” So, what is damp-heat, what are its manifestations, … Read more
Health Talk brings you health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ As the saying goes, “Ten out of ten fat people have dampness,” meaning that nine out of ten overweight individuals suffer from excessive dampness, which can significantly affect many bodily functions. Damp-heat accumulation is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers … Read more
Editor’s Note Damp-heat syndrome is caused by the dual pathogenic factors of dampness and heat, commonly occurring during the rainy season. It generally arises from the simultaneous invasion of both dampness and heat. This condition tends to be prolonged and difficult to resolve, primarily affecting the spleen and stomach, leading to a series of symptoms … Read more
What does it mean to have both damp-heat and yin deficiency in the body? Individuals with damp-heat typically have a yellow and greasy tongue coating, while those with yin deficiency often experience symptoms such as easily getting overheated, mouth ulcers, swollen gums, yellow urine, five hearts heat (palms and soles feeling hot), and a red … Read more
Damp-heat refers to the pathological changes caused by the simultaneous invasion of heat and dampness in the body, or the coexistence of both within the body. This can occur due to the hot and humid weather in summer and autumn, or due to prolonged retention of dampness leading to transformation into heat. Each syndrome and … Read more
Complete Collection of Old Remediesto Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Feeling heavy and sluggish? Tired and sleepy? Oily skin and prone to acne? Poor appetite, abdominal bloating, or being overweight or underweight? Nausea, feeling like vomiting while brushing teeth? Dry mouth, bitter taste, or bad breath? Infrequent, yellow, and foul-smelling urination? … Read more
Those who frequently read my articles know that I often mention two concepts: Cold Dampness (Han Shi) and Damp Heat (Shi Re). I also frequently add notes under certain formulas indicating that they should not be used for Cold Dampness or Damp Heat. Many readers then have questions, asking me to clarify what exactly Cold … Read more
Popular Science Guidance: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Medicine Center Lin Jiwei This issue brings you the first atypical constitution in our Lingnan region The Damp-Heat Constitution is the most common atypical constitution in southern regions, with medical literature conducting sampling surveys on the population in Guangdong.The proportion of those with Damp-Heat Constitution is … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Top 10 Chinese Patent Medicines for Eliminating Damp-Heat in Summer As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten overweight individuals have excessive dampness,” meaning that among ten overweight people, nine suffer from heavy dampness, which can affect many bodily functions. Damp-heat accumulation … Read more
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), every individual possesses their own constitution, and the “Damp-Heat” constitution is one of them. Individuals with this constitution are often closely related to their living environment, genetics, and dietary habits. Generally, those who are overweight, live in humid environments, reside in low-lying areas, experience humid climates, or … Read more