Phlegm-Damp Constitution This group of people tends to be overweight, with a full abdomen, pale yellowish complexion, oily skin, excessive sweating that is sticky, puffy eyes, chest tightness, phlegm accumulation, and a tendency to feel drowsy. They often have a sticky or sweet taste in the mouth, prefer fatty and sweet foods, have a greasy … Read more
Hu Zhang Hǔ Zhànɡ Aliases Huaban Zhu, Suan Tong Gan, Suan Tang Geng, Chuan Jin Long, Banzhuang, Banzhang Gen, Daye Shezongguan, Huang Diyi, Tuo, Dachongzhang, Ku Zhang, Suan Zhang, Banzhang, Suan Tong Sun, Banzhuang Gen, Niao Bu Ta, Suan Gan, Ban Gen, Suan Liu Gen, Tudi Qing, Suan Tong, Xiong Huang Lian, Shezongguan Da Huoxue, … Read more
Dr. Xiao Bai:Clinical references for TCM cases and discussionsInterpretation and Explanation of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber (3)Treatment of Spasmodic Damp Heat Disease and Pulse – Part Two ● Spasmodic Disease SectionWang Donghai【Original Text】 The patient has a hot body and cold feet, a stiff neck, aversion to cold, occasional head heat, a red … Read more
Lin syndrome is a common condition associated with the kidney system, characterized by its unique pathogenesis and treatment methods in addition to the general characteristics of kidney diseases. Generally, Lin syndrome is often caused by damp-heat, leading to Qi stagnation, blood stasis, stones, hematuria, and turbid urine. Over time, this can deplete Qi and injure … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) “Shen Nong’s Materia Medica” is sweet, slightly cold, and non-toxic. It is indicated for muscle spasms, inability to bend or stretch, chronic wind-damp bi syndrome, alleviates qi, dispels evil qi from muscles and bones, relieves numbness, benefits the gastrointestinal tract, reduces edema, and promotes appetite. Long-term use lightens the body … Read more
Understanding Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Coix Seed Coix seed, known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is one of the traditional food resources in China. With the arrival of summer, the increase in humidity and temperature can lead to damp-heat in the body. When it comes to eliminating dampness, Yi Yi Ren is one of … Read more
Many people are troubled by damp-heat, which is primarily manifested as bitter and dry mouth, sticky sensation in the mouth, lack of thirst, and in some cases, flushed face, red lips, and oral ulcers. They may also experience fullness in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, and a sensation of urgency with a feeling of heaviness. … Read more
An old saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: “It is easy to dispel a thousand cold, but hard to eliminate dampness.” As summer temperatures rise, humidity increases, and the weather becomes muggy, the dampness pathogen can easily invade the human body. The harm caused by dampness is comparable to that of cold, and it … Read more
It is often heard that people say they have excessive dampness and try various methods to eliminate it, but the results are not ideal, and sometimes it seems to increase. This is because they do not differentiate the types of dampness; they only know there is dampness but do not understand the difference between 湿热 … Read more
Author: Chen Chuxiong, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are considered the six major pathogenic factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with dampness being one of them. An old saying goes: “It is easy to eliminate a thousand colds, but hard to get rid of dampness. … Read more