Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water cannot properly nourish the body and instead forms an abnormal accumulation, becoming a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Introduction In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “phlegm” does not merely refer to the mucus produced in the lungs that can be expelled through … Read more
“Phlegm is the root of all diseases,” and “many ailments are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, and it is also a pathogenic factor. Phlegm is a Yin pathogen that easily injures Yang Qi. Its nature is viscous, obstructing and blocking, leading to a … Read more
In clinical practice, we often encounter patients who feel they have excessive phlegm. They have tried many phlegm-relieving medications, yet the phlegm remains unresolved. What could be the reason for this? This is likely because the correct method has not been identified. There is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Phlegm is cleared by … Read more
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 nourish the body normally, leading to abnormal accumulation and the formation of a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred … Read more
Introduction The phlegm-damp constitution is primarily characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to the stagnation of body fluids, with a pathological feature of being sticky and turbid. This condition often arises from excessive consumption of rich and fatty foods that damage the spleen and stomach, leading to dampness and phlegm accumulation. Individuals … Read more
Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more
When it comes to phlegm, people might immediately think of the sticky substance that clogs the throat when coughing, or the saliva we spit out. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm is divided into two types—”visible phlegm” and “invisible phlegm.” “Visible phlegm” primarily exists in the lungs, which is the mucus secreted by the lungs … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the functions of the internal organs are disordered, leading to the dysfunction of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and dampness, which transforms into phlegm and manifests as phlegm-dampness within the body. This condition is often characterized by obesity, fullness in the … Read more
Introduction In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “phlegm” (痰, tán) does not solely refer to the mucus produced in the lungs that can be expelled through coughing. TCM defines “phlegm” as pathological products characterized by turbidity, stickiness, and thickness, resulting from disorders in the metabolism of body fluids. When the spleen’s ability to transform … Read more