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Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

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Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

This Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, and conditions like colds, coughs, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to as “phlegm.” Many people even self-diagnose themselves as having a … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Root of Phlegm-Dampness Lies in Spleen Deficiency, A Powerful Formula to Resolve It

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Root of Phlegm-Dampness Lies in Spleen Deficiency, A Powerful Formula to Resolve It

Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more

8 Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Damp Constitution

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8 Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Damp Constitution

In the previous days, we discussed the deficiency syndromes, which refer to the lack of necessary elements in the body. In the coming days, we will talk about five types of excess syndromes. What is phlegm-dampness? It is the excessive accumulation of moisture in the body that cannot be transformed, resulting in a thick substance … Read more

The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness can be divided into four distinct stages: Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虚), Spleen Qi Deficiency with Excess Dampness (脾虚湿盛), Internal Generation of Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿内生), and Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking (痰瘀互结). Each of these stages presents different tongue appearances and clinical manifestations, and the treatment methods vary significantly at each stage. The … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Constipation: 4 Types and 10 Herbal Formulas

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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Constipation: 4 Types and 10 Herbal Formulas

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ In TCM, constipation has three meanings: 1. Feces remain in the intestines for too long, leading to blockage and prolonged bowel movements; 2. The bowel movement cycle may not be long, but the feces are hard and difficult to pass; … Read more

Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

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Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is a manifestation of yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of yin deficiency with excess heat in internal injuries, often accompanied by … Read more

Nourishing Yin and Replenishing Body Fluids: 11 Common Methods

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Nourishing Yin and Replenishing Body Fluids: 11 Common Methods

Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more

Red Tongue with No Coating is Not Necessarily Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

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Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more

Main Formula for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

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Zeng Ye Tang (Increase Fluid Decoction) Author: Li Caiyun [Original Text]In Yangming warm disease, without upper jiao symptoms, if there is no bowel movement for several days, it should be treated immediately. If the patient has a deficiency of yin, it is not advisable to use Chengqi Decoction; instead, Zeng Ye Tang is indicated. After … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation? Symptoms and How to Regulate It

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What is Qi Stagnation? Symptoms and How to Regulate It

In traditional medicine, there are many descriptions related to “Qi”. For example, we often mention “Qi deficiency”, “Qi sinking”, and “Qi stagnation”. Here, we will discuss a common issue that both young and elderly populations may frequently encounter: “Qi stagnation”. What is Qi Stagnation? In traditional medicine, “Qi” is viewed as a form of life … Read more