In the hot summer months, Liu Yi San is a commonly inquired remedy, known for its affordability and practicality. The formula for Liu Yi San is quite simple, consisting of talcum powder (滑石粉, huá shí fěn) and licorice (甘草, gān cǎo) in a ratio of 6:1. Once prepared as a powder, it has a large … Read more
Damp-heat diseases are caused by the simultaneous invasion of dampness and heat into the human body, thus their treatment should focus on expelling dampness and clearing heat. However, since dampness and heat are combined, and heat exists within dampness, if dampness is not expelled, heat cannot be cleared. Therefore, the treatment should primarily focus on … Read more
湿·热 damp and hot 2019/11/20 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes body constitutions into nine types: Harmonious, Qi Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Damp-Heat, Qi Stagnation, Phlegm-Damp, Blood Stasis, and Special Constitution. The Harmonious constitution is considered normal, while the other eight are classified as imbalanced constitutions, indicating a sub-healthy state. This article primarily discusses the … Read more
Due to changes in dietary structure, many young people now prefer spicy and greasy foods. Especially in summer, they enjoy drinking chilled beverages and beer while eating barbecued food. Over time, this can lead to the accumulation of damp-heat in the body. It is important to understand the specific manifestations of this condition and to … Read more
When it comes to “dampness,” many people are aware that it exists in most individuals. However, what is commonly understood as “dampness” is merely the surface level. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as one of the pathogenic “Six Evils.” The concern with dampness is that it easily combines with other pathogenic factors, … Read more
Editor’s Note “It is easy to eliminate a thousand cold, but difficult to dispel dampness.” The presence of dampness in the body can lead to various diseases. Many people know that dampness needs to be eliminated, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as either ‘cold’ or ‘heat’. The methods for dispelling dampness … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time! According to the “Treatise on Damp Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “dampness” can induce over 140 diseases, so when the body’s “dampness” is strong, it is essential to pay attention! As summer heat and the plum rain season arrive, especially after the Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) solar term, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), stroke is referred to as 中风 (zhòng fēng), which includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Through thousands of years of research, TCM has identified that the fundamental cause of stroke is the accumulation of damp-heat in the body. The famous physician Zhu Danxi from the Jin-Yuan dynasty stated that the cause … Read more
Promoting health knowledge for a better life Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In the human body, when dampness is predominant, the movement of Yang Qi is easily obstructed, leading to stagnation. Excess Qi can turn into fire; when fire combines with dampness, it transforms into damp-heat, and in some cases, even damp-toxicity. Due to … Read more
In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li What is Damp-Heat Constitution? This is a highly clicked question online. We know that there are nine major constitutions in Traditional … Read more