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The Timeless Formula for Eliminating Dampness: A Classic Prescription by Zhang Zhongjing to Help You Drain, Transform, and Dry Excess Moisture

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The Timeless Formula for Eliminating Dampness: A Classic Prescription by Zhang Zhongjing to Help You Drain, Transform, and Dry Excess Moisture

Introduction:This formula closely adheres to the idea that “all dampness and swelling belong to the spleen”: Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) moves from the spleen and stomach to the muscles and skin; Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) rises from the spleen and stomach to elevate the clear yang; Fu Ling (Poria) descends from the spleen and stomach … Read more

Zhang Zhongjing’s Three Formulas to Resolve Phlegm and Dampness

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Zhang Zhongjing's Three Formulas to Resolve Phlegm and Dampness

Editor’s Introduction Phlegm-damp is a common condition with various symptoms, such as chest tightness, cough, dizziness, loose stools, and edema in the limbs. This article will interpret the concept of “For phlegm-damp, one should use warming herbs to harmonize it” from the medical sage Zhang Zhongjing, along with three classic formulas for treating phlegm-damp, revealing … Read more

Exploring Classical Formulas for Regulating Phlegm-Damp and Phlegm-Fluid

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Exploring Classical Formulas for Regulating Phlegm-Damp and Phlegm-Fluid

What should one do if there is phlegm-damp and phlegm-fluid in the body? Due to a preference for sweet, greasy, and cold foods, combined with imbalances of cold and heat, dampness can become a problem in the body. Over time, this can lead to a tendency towards being overweight or slightly overweight, with some individuals … Read more