Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the insufficient Yang energy of the Spleen and Stomach, leading to a loss of warmth and impaired transportation functions, resulting in internal coldness. This condition is similar to Spleen Yang Deficiency (脾阳虚, Pí Yáng … Read more
Dampness is one of the six pathogenic factors. The invasion of dampness is ubiquitous, affecting countless individuals. The “Su Wen – Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun” states: “All swellings due to dampness belong to the spleen.” The theory of transformation in the “Shang Han Lun” suggests that the Taiyin (Greater Yin) is inherently damp, and … Read more
Modern individuals often suffer from damp-heat, cold-damp, and damp-obstruction syndromes, and the prevalence of dampness is a common concern. In fact, discussions on dampness can be traced back to the Huangdi Neijing and Nanjing. The term “damp syndrome” can be traced back to the Jinkui Yaolue where it discusses dampness-related diseases. The earliest mention of … Read more
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When it comes to “dampness,” many people are aware that it exists in most individuals. However, what is commonly understood as “dampness” is merely the surface level. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as one of the pathogenic “Six Evils.” The concern with dampness is that it easily combines with other pathogenic factors, … Read more
Editor’s Note “It is easy to eliminate a thousand cold, but difficult to dispel dampness.” The presence of dampness in the body can lead to various diseases. Many people know that dampness needs to be eliminated, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as either ‘cold’ or ‘heat’. The methods for dispelling dampness … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time! According to the “Treatise on Damp Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “dampness” can induce over 140 diseases, so when the body’s “dampness” is strong, it is essential to pay attention! As summer heat and the plum rain season arrive, especially after the Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) solar term, … Read more
When consulting a TCM practitioner, we often hear terms like “damp heat” and “cold damp”. In daily life, many people complain, “I have too much dampness in my body.” But do you really know what these terms mean? How can you determine if you are “cold damp” or “damp heat”? 1 Discussion on the Spleen’s … Read more
Those who frequently read my articles know that I often mention two concepts: Cold Dampness (Han Shi) and Damp Heat (Shi Re). I also frequently add notes under certain formulas indicating that they should not be used for Cold Dampness or Damp Heat. Many readers then have questions, asking me to clarify what exactly Cold … Read more
“It is easy to eliminate cold, but difficult to dispel dampness.” The presence of dampness in the body can lead to various diseases. Many people know that they need to eliminate dampness, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as either “cold” or “heat.” The methods for dispelling dampness differ based on its … Read more