Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more
“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
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Zhang Jingyue’s “Ten Questions Song” Ancient physicians placed great importance on the patient’s main complaints. The most famous is Zhang Jingyue from the Ming Dynasty, who wrote the “Ten Questions” in the “Complete Works of Jingyue”: “First ask about cold and … Read more
Introduction Qi stagnation and blood stasis can cause many harms to the body. Do you know what causes qi stagnation and blood stasis? Let’s take a look together. Qi stagnation and blood stasis are not good; they can greatly affect health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to the … Read more