What is Damp-Heat? Damp-Heat is characterized by symptoms such as a greasy complexion, easy development of acne, bitter and dry mouth, a heavy and fatigued body, sticky and difficult bowel movements or constipation, short and yellow urine, a red tongue, a yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery, soft pulse. The formation of Damp-Heat … Read more
When it comes to damp-heat, many people might think of the sultry heat of summer, excessive sweating, and dry mouth. However, did you know that damp-heat is not exclusive to summer? Winter damp-heat should not be underestimated either. So, why does damp-heat arise in winter? What effects does winter damp-heat have on our bodies? How … Read more
After the Major Heat, the weather is hot and often rainy, with dampness and heat intertwining to the extreme. Prolonged exposure to such an environment, constantly subjected to the invasion of damp-heat evil qi, can easily induce damp-heat diseases. Damp-heat disease is a common condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), typically manifesting as a feeling … Read more
When we consult a TCM practitioner, they often tell patients that they have a damp-heat constitution or phlegm-damp constitution. So, what exactly is damp-heat? What is damp-heat? How is it formed? Damp-heat is a combination of two pathogenic factors from the six excesses, namely dampness (shī zhāi) and heat (rè zhāi). Dampness refers to the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “damp-heat” does not refer to a specific organ disease. Instead, it indicates a state where the body’s digestive system undergoes a series of changes. Damp-heat is not merely a physical manifestation; it reflects an imbalance within the body’s internal environment. What we commonly refer to as damp-heat does … Read more
The issue of damp-heat is gradually becoming prominent. Damp-heat is one of the “six evils” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): wind, cold, dampness, heat, dryness, and humidity, and it is associated with one of the nine body constitutions, namely the damp-heat constitution. These descriptions and definitions indicate that damp-heat is not a good thing and … Read more
1Overview Damp-Heat is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) referring to pathogenic factors, classified among the six excesses: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire (heat). It is also a TCM syndrome, known as Shī Rè Zhèng (湿热证), which indicates the accumulation of damp-heat within the body, obstructing the functioning of the organs … Read more
Alternating cold and heat is a type of fever characterized by the alternating appearance of fever and chills, where during fever, the patient feels hot without feeling cold, and during chills, the patient feels cold without feeling hot. This differs from simultaneous chills and fever. According to the “Lai Zheng Huo Ren Shu”: “Alternating cold … Read more
The Eight Principles (八纲) refer to the eight categories of syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. The differentiation based on these principles is one of the most fundamental methods of diagnosis and treatment in TCM. In the Qing Dynasty, Cheng Zhongling mentioned in “Medical Insights” that: … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1. Wind-Cold Constraining the Exterior Type of Aversion to Cold [Etiology] Wind and cold evil bind the exterior, causing the defensive yang to be obstructed. [Symptoms] Aversion to cold, slight fever, no sweating, pain in the head and … Read more