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
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Clinical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning TCM Understanding Damp-Heat When we observe damp-heat, we should not rush to clear it immediately. Damp-heat is merely a result; if we focus solely on the result, it will reappear quickly because the cause remains. Focusing on treating damp-heat will only lead … Read more
“You have a lot of dampness in your body” — many parents and friends, even those without medical knowledge, can say this. The term “dampness” is certainly familiar to Chinese people; we have heard it countless times from our elders and TCM practitioners throughout our lives. As children, during the summer, our elders would often … Read more
How can one determine if the body has damp-heat? If there is excessive damp-heat in the body, the face often appears oily and prone to acne and pimples. Due to the stagnation of damp-heat, one may frequently feel bitter and dry in the mouth. When damp-heat obstructs the Yang Qi, there is a constant feeling … Read more
Teacher Wu Xiongzhi integrates cold and warm theories to interpret damp-heat disease from the Six Meridian system, which is very interesting. Here are some notes from the lecture. Overview of Damp-Heat 1. Hidden Pathogens and New Infections Hidden pathogens primarily manifest as damp-heat disease. Hidden pathogens move directly from the Ying (nutritive) and Xue (blood) … Read more
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When it comes to “damp-heat,” many might think of issues like “heat in the upper body, oily skin, and acne.” However, the health problems caused by damp-heat are more often manifested in the lower jiao (lower abdomen), commonly presenting as dampness, itching, and odor in the genital areas, along with frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Click the blue text above to follow us Dampness is a common physical condition we often discuss. When symptoms such as dizziness, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a thick, greasy tongue coating appear, we usually conclude that the individual has excessive dampness in the body and begin recommending various … Read more
As summer arrives, the weather begins to heat up. After the Xiaoman solar term, rainfall increases, and the “dragon boat water” frequently arrives, leading to higher humidity in the air, which can easily cause excessive dampness in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the invasion of “damp-heat” that can harm the body. In … Read more
Please click on the blue text “Shanghai Medical Practitioner” above, then click “Follow” so you can receive my informative articles daily. Damp-heat constitution refers to a state where body fluids cannot be properly expelled, leading to retention within the body. Over time, this stagnation transforms into heat, characterized by feverish body, yellow and turbid urine, … Read more