Basic Knowledge Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: 1. Ma (Numbness): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu (Wood): Severe numbness indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Suan (Sour): Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood. 4. Zhang (Distension): Indicates abundant Qi; individuals … Read more
Respect Life, Cultivate Virtue“Diagnosis and Treatment” – Tongue Diagnosis: Phlegm-Damp ConstitutionThe phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. This condition is often characterized by a corpulent body shape, … Read more
Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution have reduced metabolic capacity, leading to the accumulation of “phlegm” and “dampness” in the body, resulting in internal “garbage accumulation”. Externally, they may exhibit obesity, sticky sweating, and snoring during sleep. Due to their slow metabolism, individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution cannot properly metabolize the accumulated phlegm and dampness. In … Read more
Many people may have heard of the terms “deficient cold constitution” and “hot-cold constitution,” but are unfamiliar with the “phlegm-damp constitution,” and some may not even realize they have it. Today, let’s discuss this topic: What is the phlegm-damp constitution? How should one nourish the phlegm-damp constitution? Read on as I, Xiao Kang, provide the … Read more
In daily life, we often hear people jokingly say that they can gain weight just by drinking water. In fact, there are indeed people with such a constitution. These individuals generally have a plump body, a round face, a sticky mouth, and a bloated abdomen, and they snore while sleeping at night. This is what … Read more
Today, we invite an expert to discuss the constitution that is prone to cancer. Phlegm-Damp Constitution Dr. Yang Zhong, Chief Physician Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University What is Phlegm-Damp? Phlegm-Damp is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). “Phlegm” can be divided into tangible phlegm and intangible phlegm. Tangible phlegm can be … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, primarily manifested as a tendency towards obesity, and symptoms such as heaviness and turbidity.The phlegm-damp constitution is a normal physiological state, not a pathological state, nor a healthy state; individuals with this constitution are in a … Read more
Methods for TCM Regulation of Yin Deficiency Constitution The Yin deficiency constitution is best regulated with herbs that nourish Yin and moisten dryness. Herbs that can replenish Yin include: Hai Shen (Sea Cucumber), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), Tian Dong (Asparagus), Shi Hu (Dendrobium), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Ming Dang Shen … Read more
The common causes of Yin Deficiency constitution are as follows: congenital endowment is the primary reason; long-term emotional repression without proper expression can lead to stagnation and transformation into fire, which in turn consumes Yin essence; prolonged poor heart function or excessive use of diuretics in patients with hypertension; long-term consumption of spicy and warming … Read more
The Yin deficiency constitution refers to a state in which the body’s Yin fluids are insufficient, failing to nourish the body, leading to a relative excess of Yang energy. The causes of Yin deficiency are varied, including prolonged fatigue, emotional stress, improper diet, and the impact of diseases. Individuals with a Yin deficiency constitution are … Read more