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
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
“A series of articles on the ‘Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine’ aims to help everyone better learn TCM and break out of the strange cycle of ‘only seeking formulas, not learning medicine.’ We will use vivid and interesting language and fascinating phenomena to unveil the mysteries of TCM, opening the door to a new world, … Read more
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