Are You Cold Damp or Damp Heat? 90% of People Get It Wrong

Are You Cold Damp or Damp Heat? 90% of People Get It Wrong

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

Distinguishing Between Cold Dampness and Damp Heat: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Distinguishing Between Cold Dampness and Damp Heat: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

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

Distinguishing Between ‘Cold Damp’ and ‘Damp Heat’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Distinguishing Between 'Cold Damp' and 'Damp Heat' in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“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