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External Treatment Methods for Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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External Treatment Methods for Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The phlegm-damp constitution is a type of constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily referring to the dysfunction of the body’s organs, leading to the disordered transformation of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and dampness, which forms phlegm and creates a phlegm-damp constitution. 1. Symptoms Manifestation 1. Body Characteristics: … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Preventive Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Preventive Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during the life process of an individual, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing morphological structure, physiological function, and psychological state. There are nine basic types of TCM body constitutions: Pinghe Zhi (Balanced Constitution), Qi … Read more

The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness can be divided into four distinct stages: Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虚), Spleen Qi Deficiency with Excess Dampness (脾虚湿盛), Internal Generation of Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿内生), and Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking (痰瘀互结). Each of these stages presents different tongue appearances and clinical manifestations, and the treatment methods vary significantly at each stage. The … Read more

Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

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Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

What is Phlegm-Dampness? Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of water in the body, which is thick and sticky. It … Read more

Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness, Generating Fluids and Quenching Thirst

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Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness, Generating Fluids and Quenching Thirst

Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum) This product is the dried rhizome of the plant Yu Zhu, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is mainly produced in Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces. … Read more

Autumn Dryness: Constipation and How to Relieve It with a Simple Formula

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Autumn Dryness: Constipation and How to Relieve It with a Simple Formula

◎Image authorized by Shetu Network ▲Special guest host of the Xinyi Morning News〡Xiao Jing 01Why is constipation common in autumn dryness? ◎Image authorized by Shetu Network Recently, the weather has gradually cooled down, with the autumn wind arriving, taking away the remaining heat, but also taking away our body’s moisture,making us acutely aware of the … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Constipation: 4 Types and 10 Herbal Formulas

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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Constipation: 4 Types and 10 Herbal Formulas

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ In TCM, constipation has three meanings: 1. Feces remain in the intestines for too long, leading to blockage and prolonged bowel movements; 2. The bowel movement cycle may not be long, but the feces are hard and difficult to pass; … Read more

Red Tongue with No Coating Is Not Necessarily Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

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Red Tongue with No Coating Is Not Necessarily Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more

Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

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Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is a manifestation of yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of yin deficiency with excess heat in internal injuries, often accompanied by … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

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Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

【Diagnosis and Treatment Summary】 Esophageal obstruction is characterized by blockage and difficulty in swallowing, while obstruction of the diaphragm refers to the refusal of food and subsequent vomiting. Phlegm and qi obstruction lead to diaphragm dispersal, and over time, the “Three Obstructions” syndrome emerges: Fluid deficiency and heat obstruction require An Zhong Decoction; Blood stasis … Read more