Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs This is a disease name that refers to the obstruction of phlegm-dampness in the lungs, preventing the lung qi from descending and dispersing. Symptoms include a cough with abundant phlegm that is white and thin, easily expectorated, a feeling of fullness and oppression in the chest, exacerbation of cough with movement, … Read more
When it comes to phlegm-dampness, there is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Stubborn phlegm causes strange diseases.” The evil of phlegm-dampness can travel throughout the body with our Qi (气) mechanism, reaching every corner. Another saying in TCM is: “All diseases are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm-dampness can move with the flow of Qi … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that “all diseases are caused by phlegm-dampness.” Modern medicine also indicates that phlegm-dampness is a significant factor in various diseases. Research has found that approximately 20.9% of hypertension, 19.4% of diabetes, and 11.7% of obesity are related to phlegm-dampness. (Proportion of diseases related to phlegm-dampness) Today, we will discuss why … Read more