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
Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or when the circulation and excretion of fluids in the body encounter obstacles, 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 … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to Common Ailments and TCM Treatments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Many unusual diseases are caused by phlegm-dampness; this article clarifies “phlegm-dampness” The function of the spleen in transforming and transporting water and dampness declines, or there are … Read more
The normal metabolism of body fluids (津液, jīnyè) is a fundamental condition for maintaining the relative balance between the generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids. Abnormal metabolism of body fluids refers to the disruption in the distribution of body fluids, leading to insufficient generation or impaired excretion, resulting in slow circulation of body fluids … Read more
Dampness is the source of myriad diseases. When dampness accumulates severely in the body, we may experience dizziness, a heavy head, oily skin, heavy limbs, lower back soreness, weakness, swollen joints, and a general feeling of lethargy, just wanting to lie down; often feeling bloated after eating, with symptoms of difficulty urinating, soft and unformed … Read more