Click the blue text above to follow us. Everyone has probably heard the saying, “Overweight people have more phlegm-dampness.” So what exactly is this “phlegm-dampness”? How should it be adjusted? Phlegm-Damp Constitution The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of qi, … Read more
↑Click the card above to follow me↑ “ ▼ Every night at 9 PM let’s talk about Moxibustion | Goodnight to you ” Question from a netizen: Teacher Feng Mingyu, I don’t cough much during the day, but at night I cough severely, always feeling like I have phlegm that I can’t clear, my throat … Read more
Efficacy and Functions Hou Po (厚朴) refers to the dried bark of the Magnolia officinalis or Magnolia obovata. It has a bitter and pungent taste, is warm in nature, and is associated with the Spleen, Stomach, Lung, and Large Intestine meridians. It has the functions of drying dampness, resolving phlegm, descending Qi to relieve asthma, … Read more
Dysphagia (噎膈, yē gé) is a condition characterized by difficulty swallowing due to dryness of the esophagus and narrowing of the esophagus and cardia, leading to food obstruction and, in severe cases, inability to swallow food into the stomach, with vomiting as the primary clinical manifestation. “Yē” refers to obstruction during swallowing, while “gé” indicates … Read more
From the perspective of moxibustion’s effects, it primarily benefits Qi and stabilizes the exterior. Certain acupuncture points can enhance Qi and stabilize the exterior. For the general population, points such as Fengmen (Wind Gate), Feishu (Lung Shu), Dazhui (Great Vertebra), and Hegu (Union Valley) can be selected. For individuals with weaker constitutions, especially the elderly, … Read more
Whether in the wind or in the rain, I am here waiting for you～ Hua (滑) (Yang within Yin) The Hua pulse is characterized by a smooth and flowing quality, It moves freely and fluidly, resembling pearls responding to touch (from Mai Jing). It flows as if it is about to slip away. The Hua … Read more
Drink Honey ｜ Three spoonfuls of honey every day, still missing one you. – JI An Tang – Regarding “phlegm”, the concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differs from that in Western medicine. Western medicine considers phlegm to be a secretion of the respiratory tract, and healthy individuals generally do not have phlegm. In TCM, … Read more
Due to the decline in 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 properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of fluids is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
1. What is Phlegm-Dampness Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, which is thick and sticky in texture. … Read more
What is “Phlegm-Dampness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how is it formed in the human body, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by phlegm-dampness, and how to choose appropriate treatment methods and herbal formulas. What exactly is phlegm-dampness in TCM, and what strange diseases can it cause? Phlegm-dampness is formed due to … Read more