Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): Principle of the Deep Pulse: The deep pulse can only be felt with significant pressure on the tendons and bones. It is like sand wrapped in cotton, firm inside and soft outside. Like a stone thrown into water, it must reach the bottom. Definition: The deep pulse is easily understood in … Read more
Phlegm-damp cough is a common syndrome of cough. It is often caused by excessive consumption of cold foods, which injures the Spleen Yang, or by a pre-existing deficiency of Spleen and Kidney Yang, combined with the invasion of cold-damp pathogens. This leads to the Spleen’s inability to transport fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness … Read more
Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of a person’s constitution. It is also known as a cold and damp constitution, often caused by improper diet or illness. Here, “phlegm” does not merely refer to the common understanding of phlegm, but rather to the abnormal accumulation of body fluids, which is a … Read more