phlegm dampness

The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness can be divided into four distinct stages: Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虚), Spleen Qi Deficiency with Excess Dampness (脾虚湿盛), Internal Generation of Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿内生), and Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking (痰瘀互结). Each of these stages presents different tongue appearances and clinical manifestations, and the treatment methods vary significantly at each stage. The … Read more

Lecture 35: Syndrome Differentiation of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

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Lecture 35: Syndrome Differentiation of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

[Syndrome Differentiation] Chapter Two: Syndrome Differentiation of Disease Nature Section Five: Simultaneous Disease of Qi and Blood Lecture 35: Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome Question: What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis syndrome? Answer: It refers to a syndrome where both Qi stagnation and Blood stasis coexist. The obstruction of Qi flow leads to … Read more

Formation and Manifestation of Qi Stagnation

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Formation and Manifestation of Qi Stagnation

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a philosophical concept, and it can also be described as a philosophical therapy. Philosophy is universally applicable, which is why TCM is flourishing worldwide, bearing abundant fruits. However, people generally find it difficult to accept TCM concepts, as they are highly conceptual and not easily understood. While concepts like Qi … Read more