Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that arises in the human body. This article will clarify how phlegm-dampness forms, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by it, and how to select appropriate treatments and herbal formulas. This article is worth keeping for reference. What is Phlegm-Dampness in … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that phlegm originates from the pí (spleen), comes from the gān (liver), is rooted in the shèn (kidney), and is stored in the fèi (lungs). Many people often have some phlegm in their throats; some cough up a lot, while others feel the need to clear … Read more
The Sage of Medicine, Li Shizhen, is a prominent figure in ancient Chinese medicine. In his work, Binhu Maixue, he wrote, “Phlegm generates a hundred diseases, and dampness brings disasters,” warning everyone about the significant harm that phlegm-dampness can cause to the body. Many ailments in the human body are caused by phlegm-dampness. Many people … Read more
Click the blue text below the title to follow Yuyi Health Guidance As the saying goes, “most diseases are caused by phlegm,” and “dampness is the source of all diseases.” Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness, and once afflicted, even … Read more
There was originally no path on the ground, but as more people walked, it became a path. There was originally no phlegm in the body; when body fluids accumulate, they become phlegm. In many people’s impressions, phlegm is merely the viscous substance coughed up, such as white phlegm, green phlegm, or frothy phlegm… it is … Read more
1 When dampness accumulates in the body for a long time, it transforms into thick phlegm, which then escalates to phlegm-dampness. If a person has excessive phlegm, there are both external and internal causes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a good explanation: the spleen is the source of phlegm production. This begins with the function … Read more
Due to the decline of the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot nourish the body normally, leading to abnormal accumulation and the formation of a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred … Read more
So you won’t have trouble finding it next time! Every March during the return of the southern rains, hospitals see an increase in patients who, with their various accents, report symptoms caused by dampness. However, many people have misconceptions about dampness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that “all diseases arise from … Read more
Understanding Phlegm-Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Associated Disorders 2021-06-09 11:47·Xu Xiaoli LittleLily In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological substance formed due to the impaired function of the spleen in transforming and transporting water and dampness. When the circulation and excretion of fluids in the body are obstructed, these fluids fail … Read more
As the saying goes, “Many diseases are caused by phlegm” and “Dampness is the source of all diseases“. Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness. Even minor ailments can become persistent and difficult to cure for those affected by phlegm and … Read more