From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), when dampness invades the upper jiao (upper burner), symptoms such as difficulty in coughing up phlegm or excessive phlegm upon waking can occur. Dampness is associated with yin, while heat is associated with yang; the interplay of yin and yang creates a contradiction. The coexistence of dampness … Read more
The manifestation of a damp-heat constitution is multifaceted, including persistent acne after puberty, dark and scanty urination, and sticky stools. How can one regulate this? Common Symptoms of Damp-Heat Why does damp-heat cause “acne”? In general perception, acne seems to be a privilege of adolescents; however, many individuals continue to experience acne well into their … Read more
Sharing Health Knowledge aims to promote health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is classified into nine types: Pinghe (Balanced), Yang Xu (Yang Deficiency), Yin Xu (Yin Deficiency), Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency), Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), Shi Re (Damp-Heat), Tan Shi (Phlegm-Damp), Qi Yu (Qi Stagnation), and … Read more
Introduction “Among the six qi, damp-heat is the most troublesome, affecting nearly everyone.” Throughout history, damp-heat has been a significant health concern. Symptoms such as bad breath, loss of appetite, oily skin, easy rashes, oily hair within a day of washing, irritability, excessive vaginal discharge in women, and dampness in the scrotum in men are … Read more
Damp-Heat Constitution 1. Definition A constitution type characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. 2. Characteristics of the Constitution （1）Physical Characteristics: The body tends to be overweight, generally characterized by substantial flesh, with both muscle and fat present. （2）Common Manifestations: Main Symptoms: The face is often greasy and dull, prone to acne and pimples, … Read more
The 10 Best Traditional Chinese Medicines for Eliminating Damp-Heat in Summer, as the Saying Goes: “Ten Fat, Nine Damp” As the saying goes, “Ten fat, nine damp,” meaning that among ten overweight individuals, nine have excessive dampness. Moreover, excessive dampness can affect many bodily functions. Damp-heat downward is a disease pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
The damp-heat constitution is actually easy to identify, such as a tendency to be overweight, oily skin, feeling hot in the afternoon, and a yellow greasy tongue coating. These signs indicate the presence of damp-heat in the body. However, many people do not see good treatment results after using heat-clearing and damp-dispelling medicines. This is … Read more
Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more
Dampness is a common pathological phenomenon we encounter in clinical practice, which can be categorized into cold dampness and damp-heat. Many people have tried various methods to clear heat and eliminate dampness, yet damp-heat remains. Why is it so difficult to eliminate dampness? This is because dampness has a sticky and heavy nature, akin to … Read more
Click the blue text above · Follow us Damp-Heat Syndrome is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the accumulation of damp-heat within the body, obstructing the functioning of the organs and meridians, leading to various pathological changes associated with damp-heat symptoms throughout the body. Damp-Heat Syndrome can generally be divided into … Read more