Spleen Dampness and Phlegm-Dampness are both terms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Spleen Dampness is one of the common syndromes in TCM, while Phlegm-Dampness refers to a symptom of the body’s constitution. There are significant differences between the two. Spleen Dampness Spleen Dampness, also known as Middle Jiao Damp-Heat (zhōng jiāo shī rè), refers … Read more
In previous posts, we introduced the 9 types of constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will discuss the Phlegm-Damp Constitution. What is Phlegm-Damp Constitution? What are its characteristics? The Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to either congenital factors or excessive consumption of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness (痰湿) refers to a viscous substance formed due to abnormal water metabolism in the body, which can exist in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, spleen, and stomach. Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution often exhibit symptoms such as a heavy, sticky body, fatigue, and poor appetite. … Read more
Blood stasis (血瘀) refers to the obstruction and stagnation of blood flow, indicating various clinical syndromes caused by the sluggish movement or accumulation of blood, or the retention of blood outside the meridians within the body. Blood stasis is also known as stasis blood, and has been referred to in historical literature as evil blood … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing states: “When Qi flows, blood flows; when Qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” This means that when the Qi mechanism in the body operates smoothly, the circulation of blood can also proceed without obstruction. Conversely, if the Qi is blocked, the blood flow will correspondingly stagnate, leading to Qi and blood accumulation in … Read more
WeChat: 873324412 Daily sharing of traditional Chinese medicine health culture Classic Herbal Formulas Yin deficiency primarily manifests as: emaciation, dry mouth and throat, dizziness and insomnia, red tongue with thin pulse, often accompanied by symptoms of five hearts heat, tidal fever, and night sweats, indicating an inability of Yin to control Yang and the internal … Read more
IIntroduction: Fuzi Decoction (附子汤) is derived from the “Treatise on Cold Damage” (《伤寒论》) and has the effect of warming the meridians and dispersing cold. It is primarily used to treat Shaoyin syndrome, characterized by a harmonious mouth and severe cold in the back; Shaoyin syndrome with body pain, cold hands and feet, joint pain, and … Read more
Table of Contents 1. Symptoms of Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency 2. Causes of Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency 3. Chinese Patent Medicines for Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency 4. How to Regulate Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency 5. Prevention of Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency 6. Foods Beneficial for Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency … Read more
Follow me — there are new insights every day. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) skillfully utilize various methods to harmonize the balance of Yin and Yang in the human body? This is a profound and wise topic. In TCM theory, the coordination and balance of Yin and Yang are the cornerstones of maintaining human … Read more
What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy, also known as “Jiao Fa,” is a method that uses cups as tools to create a negative pressure by removing air through heat, allowing the cups to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or specific areas of the body. This creates stimulation that leads to local skin congestion and … Read more