Source: Liu DuzhouThe formulas in the Treatise on Cold Damage that combine cold and heat medicines include Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Decoction with Dried Ginger), Zhi Zi Gan Jiang Tang (Gardenia and Dried Ginger Decoction), Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Heart), Fu Zi Xie … Read more
On August 27, 2020, a case of nasal inflammation was recorded. The patient experiences symptoms every morning upon waking, sometimes lasting the entire morning, with continuous clear nasal discharge, gradually recovering by the afternoon. The patient describes that exposure to sunlight does not cause nasal discharge, but air conditioning or fan breezes do. Bowel movements … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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