Compiled by Xiao Zhi Yi, practical skills and knowledge points that must be learned Section Two: Damp-Heat Syndrome Key Point One: “Damp-Heat Syndrome, initial aversion to cold… white tongue, thirst without desire to drink.” 【Original Text】Damp-Heat Syndrome, initial aversion to cold, later only heat without cold, sweating with chest oppression, white tongue, thirst without desire … Read more
Professor Zhao Shaoqin was born into a family of imperial physicians and is a lifelong professor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He serves as a consultant for the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a director of the Chinese Medical Foundation, an advisor for the Chinese Oriental Culture Research Association, and a member of … Read more
▲ Master Li Zhenhua （1924.11-2017.5） Li Zhenhua, the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, served as the chief physician at the Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and was one of the national renowned experts in traditional Chinese medicine. He has made significant contributions in clinical practice. Below, we present Master Li’s experience in … Read more
‘Differentiation of Damp-Heat Syndrome’ Damp-heat syndrome begins with aversion to cold, followed by heat without cold, sweating, chest oppression, a white tongue, and thirst without desire to drink. (1) This is the outline of damp-heat syndrome. Damp-heat diseases mostly belong to the Yangming and Taiyin meridians. If the central qi is strong, the disease is … Read more
Yu Genchu (1734–1799), whose given name was Zhaoyuan, was from Taoli in Shanyin, Zhejiang (now Shaoxing City). Coming from a family of physicians, Yu inherited his family’s medical knowledge early on, extensively reading medical texts from both ancient and modern times, and drawing on the strengths of various schools of thought, particularly making significant contributions … Read more
Editor’s Note Damp-heat syndrome is caused by the dual pathogenic factors of dampness and heat, commonly occurring during the rainy season. It generally arises from the simultaneous invasion of both dampness and heat. This condition tends to be prolonged and difficult to resolve, primarily affecting the spleen and stomach, leading to a series of symptoms … Read more
Damp-heat refers to the pathological changes caused by the simultaneous invasion of heat and dampness in the body, or the coexistence of both within the body. This can occur due to the hot and humid weather in summer and autumn, or due to prolonged retention of dampness leading to transformation into heat. Each syndrome and … Read more
Click the blue text above · Follow us Damp-Heat Syndrome is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the accumulation of damp-heat within the body, obstructing the functioning of the organs and meridians, leading to various pathological changes associated with damp-heat symptoms throughout the body. Damp-Heat Syndrome can generally be divided into … Read more