When it comes to damp-heat, many people might think of the sultry heat of summer, excessive sweating, and dry mouth. However, did you know that damp-heat is not exclusive to summer? Winter damp-heat should not be underestimated either. So, why does damp-heat arise in winter? What effects does winter damp-heat have on our bodies? How … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “damp-heat” does not refer to a specific organ disease. Instead, it indicates a state where the body’s digestive system undergoes a series of changes. Damp-heat is not merely a physical manifestation; it reflects an imbalance within the body’s internal environment. What we commonly refer to as damp-heat does … Read more
1Overview Damp-Heat is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) referring to pathogenic factors, classified among the six excesses: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire (heat). It is also a TCM syndrome, known as Shī Rè Zhèng (湿热证), which indicates the accumulation of damp-heat within the body, obstructing the functioning of the organs … Read more
Follow us for more exciting content The weather is getting cooler, and the autumn feeling is becoming stronger, leading to a sudden increase in colds. People often think of colds as minor illnesses, so minor that they don’t even need to go to the hospital, and just taking some medicine will suffice. However, there are … Read more
Wind-cold invades the body, causing the hair to stand on end, the skin to close and generate heat. — Su Wen: On the True Organs of the Jade Machine Is Wind-Cold = Cold? Wind is the chief of all diseases, the main cause of illness from external pathogens, easily combining with other evils. In different … Read more
(Source: Rational Drug Use in China) Common cold, or “shangfeng” (伤风), is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil into the body, clinically characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, chills, fever, and general malaise. The typical duration of the illness is 3 to 7 days. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen can transform and transport dampness. The spleen prefers dryness and dislikes dampness; if the spleen yang is invigorated, the spleen functions well, and the transformation of dampness is normal, then damp evil is less likely to cause disease. Conversely, when dampness is excessive, it can lead to … Read more
For those who enjoy listening to audiobooks, you can click below to listen. Cold and cool foods belong to Yin, while warm and hot foods belong to Yang. What are some examples of cold and cool foods? For instance, pears, bananas, watermelons, and various cold drinks are considered cold and cool foods. What about warm … Read more
Pengpai News Reporter Xiao Bei After the Cold Dew (Han Lu) solar term, the weather in Shanghai suddenly turned cold, dropping ten degrees overnight. In the bleak autumn wind, some people feel cold all over, especially with icy and numb hands and feet. So, what causes cold hands and feet? What methods does Traditional Chinese … Read more
Team Mentor National Leading Talent in Traditional Chinese Medicine “Qihuang Scholar”, Renowned Gynecologist in Lingnan, Famous TCM Physician in Guangdong Province, Chief Physician of Gynecology at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wang Xiaoyun【Preface】 From ancient times to the present, literati have often used flowers to symbolize women, representing beauty and delicacy. However, gynecological … Read more