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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Phlegm-Dampness Causes Numerous Illnesses; A Simple Method from Experienced Practitioners to Clear the Lungs, Strengthen the Spleen, and Nourish the Kidneys

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Phlegm-Dampness Causes Numerous Illnesses; A Simple Method from Experienced Practitioners to Clear the Lungs, Strengthen the Spleen, and Nourish the Kidneys

Phlegm-dampness causes numerous diseases! Modern people’s poor lifestyle habits, such as drinking cold beverages and beer, using air conditioning and fans, and staying up late, lead to a predominance of phlegm-dampness in most individuals, resulting in various health issues. Symptoms like cough, nausea, and dizziness may all be caused by phlegm-dampness. In my view, the … Read more

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Zhang Xichun’s Phlegm Resolving Decoction

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Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Zhang Xichun's Phlegm Resolving Decoction

Jiang Xianghe, your professional and reliable moxibustion guidance teacher! When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall a well-known saying: “The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the container for phlegm.” The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lungs. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels … 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

Click the blue text below the title to follow Yuyi Health Guidance As the saying goes, “most 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, and once afflicted, even … Read more

Zhang Xichun’s Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

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Zhang Xichun's Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Editor’s Note Phlegm and fluid affect 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 Decoction Indications: This formula is used for conditions caused by deficiency … Read more

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

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

Symptoms of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and How to Regulate It

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Symptoms of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and How to Regulate It

During a recent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, the doctor asked me about my sleep. I replied that I sleep well, almost through the night without dreams. The doctor examined my tongue coating, which was thick and white, and remarked that it was no wonder I felt sleepy; a phlegm-damp constitution often leads to excessive … 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Phlegm-Damp Syndrome

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Phlegm-Damp Syndrome

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Phlegm-Damp Syndrome Phlegm-Damp Syndrome refers to the condition caused by spleen deficiency leading to improper transportation of fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. Over time, this leads to phlegm obstructing the lungs, characterized by symptoms such as cough with abundant white phlegm, chest fullness, and discomfort. Clinically, … Read more

Phlegm and Dampness: Understanding the Differences

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Phlegm and Dampness: Understanding the Differences

Phlegm and dampness are essentially two different types of pathogenic factors. Due to their close relationship, they often appear simultaneously, hence the term “phlegm-dampness” is commonly used. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that although both are phlegm-dampness, the pathways of their formation differ, leading to different treatment approaches. Generally speaking, the formation of … Read more