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Understanding Phlegm-Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Associated Disorders

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Understanding Phlegm-Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Associated Disorders

Understanding Phlegm-Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Associated Disorders 2021-06-09 11:47·Xu Xiaoli LittleLily In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological substance formed due to the impaired function of the spleen in transforming and transporting water and dampness. When the circulation and excretion of fluids in the body are obstructed, these fluids fail … Read more

8 Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Damp Constitution

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8 Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Damp Constitution

In the previous days, we discussed the deficiency syndromes, which refer to the lack of necessary elements in the body. In the coming days, we will talk about five types of excess syndromes. What is phlegm-dampness? It is the excessive accumulation of moisture in the body that cannot be transformed, resulting in a thick substance … Read more

The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness: Er Chen Tang

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The Ancient Formula for Resolving Phlegm and Dampness: Er Chen Tang

As the saying goes, “Many diseases are caused by phlegm” and “Dampness is the source of all diseases“. Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness. Even minor ailments can become persistent and difficult to cure for those affected by phlegm and … Read more

Different Types of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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Different Types of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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

Phlegm-Dampness Stored in the Five Organs: What to Do About Phlegm Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach

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Phlegm-Dampness Stored in the Five Organs: What to Do About Phlegm Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach

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

Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

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Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

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 and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as “Phlegm-Dampness” … Read more

Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

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Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

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

The Spleen as the Source of Phlegm, the Lungs as the Reservoir, and the Kidneys as the Foundation: Zhang Xichun’s Phlegm-Resolving Formula is the King!

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The Spleen as the Source of Phlegm, the Lungs as the Reservoir, and the Kidneys as the Foundation: Zhang Xichun's Phlegm-Resolving Formula is the King!

Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of a person’s constitution. It is also known as a 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 abnormal accumulation of body fluids, which is a … Read more

The Heaviness of Phlegm-Dampness Blocks the San Jiao: TCM Formulas to Resolve Phlegm, Regulate Qi, and Alleviate Insomnia

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The Heaviness of Phlegm-Dampness Blocks the San Jiao: TCM Formulas to Resolve Phlegm, Regulate Qi, and Alleviate Insomnia

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

Phlegm and Dampness: A TCM Perspective on Health and Remedies

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Phlegm and Dampness: A TCM Perspective on Health and Remedies

This summer has been exceptionally hot! High temperature warnings have been issued across the country! Feeling so hot that you are sweating, as if just pulled out of the water, and the sun can easily scorch you. This image shared by netizens is quite vivid. Image source: @Internet Hot, hot, hot, unable to sleep soundly … Read more