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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness with Four Herbs, Eliminating Phlegm and Dampness to Prevent Major Illnesses!

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness with Four Herbs, Eliminating Phlegm and Dampness to Prevent Major Illnesses!

1 When dampness accumulates in the body for a long time, it transforms into thick phlegm, which then escalates to phlegm-dampness. If a person has excessive phlegm, there are both external and internal causes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a good explanation: the spleen is the source of phlegm production. This begins with the function … Read more

A TCM Expert Discusses: Staying Away from Phlegm-Dampness for a Lighter Body

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A TCM Expert Discusses: Staying Away from Phlegm-Dampness for a Lighter Body

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

Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: A Clear Explanation of Phlegm-Dampness

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Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: A Clear Explanation of Phlegm-Dampness

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

Effective Methods for Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution! Resolving Phlegm in All Organs and Treating Phlegm-Related Diseases

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Effective Methods for Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution! Resolving Phlegm in All Organs and Treating Phlegm-Related Diseases

“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

Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: Focus on Regulating the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney

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Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: Focus on Regulating the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney

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

Seven Methods for Treating Phlegm-Damp Cough

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Seven Methods for Treating Phlegm-Damp Cough

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

Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

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Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

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

Recognizing Body Constitution for Health Preservation

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Recognizing Body Constitution for Health Preservation

Characteristics of Phlegm-Damp Constitution Overall Characteristics: Phlegm and dampness accumulate, primarily characterized by a corpulent body, fullness in the abdomen, and a greasy tongue coating. Physical Characteristics: Obese body shape, soft and full abdomen. Common Manifestations: Oily facial skin, excessive sweating, chest tightness, phlegm accumulation, a greasy or sweet mouth, a preference for rich, sweet, … Read more

Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

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Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Clinical Reference Articles for Learning TCMIntroduction: Phlegm-dampness affects the human body, leading to dysfunction of the organs and various complex pathological changes, making the condition difficult to cure. Today, we present five self-formulated prescriptions by Zhang Xichun that have proven effective in treating phlegm-dampness.Li Yin DecoctionIndications:Due … Read more

What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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