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 water and fluids is referred to as “Phlegm-Dampness” … Read more
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For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, experiencing cold, cough, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers … Read more
Phlegm and dampness are essentially two different types of pathogenic factors. Due to their close relationship, they often appear simultaneously, hence the term “phlegm-dampness” is commonly used. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that although both are phlegm-dampness, the pathways of their formation differ, leading to different treatment approaches. Generally speaking, the formation of … Read more
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 water in the body, which is thick and sticky. It … Read more
Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes （Six）Lung Heat Excess Syndrome Lung Heat Excess Syndrome refers to the obstruction of the lungs by pathogenic heat, leading to the loss of the lung’s ability to clear and regulate, primarily manifested by cough, wheezing, and symptoms of internal heat. This syndrome is also known as Lung Heat Obstruction Syndrome. 【Syndrome … Read more