A Specialized Formula for Phlegm: Addressing Phlegm-Related Illnesses from the Root

A Specialized Formula for Phlegm: Addressing Phlegm-Related Illnesses from the Root

Author | Zhang Jingyi Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Recently, an uncle came to see me for treatment. He mentioned that he has been feeling dizzy and lightheaded, with everything around him spinning, occasionally accompanied by headaches. After taking many medications without improvement, he sought my help for some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) … Read more

Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction: Lethargy and heaviness, prone to obesity. The “phlegm” referred to here is not the secretion produced in the trachea, but rather waste that accumulates due to the body’s fluids not being properly transformed and transported. The most significant symptom of a phlegm-damp constitution is obesity. However, not all obese individuals have a phlegm-damp constitution. … Read more

Understanding Why Those with Phlegm-Damp Constitution Are More Prone to Nodules and Cysts! Spring Dietary Recommendations

Understanding Why Those with Phlegm-Damp Constitution Are More Prone to Nodules and Cysts! Spring Dietary Recommendations

Individuals with a Phlegm-Damp Constitution Why Are They More Prone to “Lumps”? Nodules, polyps, cysts… We often see these “lumps” mentioned in our health check reports. What exactly are they? Specialists might tell you: Nodules are observed through imaging, and tissue hyperplasia or local inflammation can manifest as nodules in the body, such as thyroid … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Phlegm-Dampness

Detailed Explanation of Phlegm-Dampness

Due to the decline of the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulation and becoming a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as … Read more

Beware! Phlegm-Damp Constitution Increases Cancer Risk – Check If You Have It

Beware! Phlegm-Damp Constitution Increases Cancer Risk - Check If You Have It

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

Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Sluggishness and heaviness, prone to obesity. The “phlegm” referred to here is not the secretion produced in the trachea, but rather waste accumulated from the body’s fluids that have not been properly transformed. The most significant symptom of a phlegm-damp constitution is obesity. However, not all obese individuals have a phlegm-damp constitution. The formation of … Read more

TCM Treatment Plan for Yin Deficiency Constitution

TCM Treatment Plan for Yin Deficiency Constitution

Yin Deficiency Constitution is characterized by a deficiency of bodily fluids, essence, and blood, leading to a lack of nourishment for the organs and meridians, resulting in symptoms of excessive heat. This is a primary type of constitution. Etiology and Pathogenesis 1. Preference for spicy, fried, and dry foods. 2. Frequent anger; as stated in … Read more

A Prescription for Treating Leukorrhea from the “Essentials of the Golden Coffer”

A Prescription for Treating Leukorrhea from the "Essentials of the Golden Coffer"

【Original Text】For those with seminal loss, presenting with a tense and painful lower abdomen, coldness in the genital area, dizziness, hair loss, and a pulse that is extremely weak and thin, this indicates a deficiency of blood and seminal loss; if the pulse is slightly tight and weak, it indicates seminal loss in men and … Read more

The Huangdi Neijing: Tapping These Two Points Can Eliminate Spleen Pathogens

The Huangdi Neijing: Tapping These Two Points Can Eliminate Spleen Pathogens

Click the blue text above to follow us Meridian Acupoints In the “Huangdi Neijing: Ling Shu: Xie Ke Pian”, it is stated: “The spleen has pathogens, and its qi lingers in the two thighs.” This means that if there is a disease in the spleen and stomach, there will inevitably be pathogenic qi stagnating in … Read more

Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Experience of Dr. Li Hanqing in Using Fuzi1. Rescuing Yang from ReversalFuzi (Aconite) is highly effective for the decline of Spleen and Kidney Yang, making it one of the best herbs for rescuing Yang from reversal in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often combined with Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Gan Cao (Licorice) to … Read more