In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and vessels are referred to as the “Five Bodies”. They are structurally inseparable and functionally interdependent, much like a building constructed layer by layer to form our body. At the same time, the “Five Bodies” correspond to different organs: the lungs govern the skin, the … Read more
The “Zang” organs refer to the internal organs collectively. According to their physiological functions, the “Huangdi Neijing” classifies the internal organs into three categories: the five Zang organs, six Fu organs, and the extraordinary organs. As stated in the “Lüshi Chunqiu”: “There are three hundred sixty joints in a person, nine orifices, five Zang, and … Read more
Five Organs: The heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). Six Bowels: The gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The organs and bowels are both internal organs, but their distinctions are: The five organs store essence and … Read more
What is Phlegm-Dampness? Here, “phlegm” not only refers to the visible phlegm that can be coughed up or spit out, but also to the tangible phlegm. Those who often feel a sticky sensation in their mouth and find food unappetizing may have this condition. Upon examining her tongue, I noticed it was somewhat enlarged with … Read more
Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that arises in the human body. This article will clarify how phlegm-dampness forms, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by it, and how to select appropriate treatments and herbal formulas. This article is worth keeping for reference. What is Phlegm-Dampness in … Read more
Many individuals have a damp-phlegm constitution, exhibiting various symptoms. The main manifestations include the following points, which you can refer to in order to see if you have a damp-phlegm constitution. Excessive facial oiliness, oily hair, pale yellow complexion, prone to acne, a sticky sensation in the mouth, chest tightness with phlegm, excessive sweating or … Read more
Before reading this article, please click the blue text above, and then click “Follow” so you can continue reading for free. The editor updates health knowledge daily, and everyone is welcome to comment! 1. What is Phlegm-Damp Constitution? The phlegm in phlegm-damp constitution is not the phlegm we usually think of, but refers to the … Read more
↑Click the card above to follow me↑ “ ▼ Every night at 9 PM we chat about Moxibustion | Wishing you a good night ” Question from a netizen: Teacher Feng Mingyu, I have a lot of phlegm in my body, what should I do? Upon waking, my throat feels sticky with yellow phlegm, and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that phlegm originates from the pí (spleen), comes from the gān (liver), is rooted in the shèn (kidney), and is stored in the fèi (lungs). Many people often have some phlegm in their throats; some cough up a lot, while others feel the need to clear … Read more
Wen Dan Decoction foot baths have been recommended for a long time. Today, I will share two cases of regulating phlegm-dampness constitution, with different triggers but similar results. Often, having comparisons, distinctions, and references leads to deeper thinking, understanding the reasons behind phenomena, which helps one better understand their constitution and achieve more effective regulation.Case … Read more