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Phlegm-Dampness Stored in the Five Organs: What to Do About Phlegm Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach

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Phlegm-Dampness Stored in the Five Organs: What to Do About Phlegm Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach

Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below tofollow for free The production of phlegm is often caused by external factors such as the six excesses, dietary indiscretions, or emotional disturbances, leading to dysfunction in the qi transformation of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. The spleen governs transformation and transportation; when the … Read more

Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

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Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

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 and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as “Phlegm-Dampness” … Read more

The Mastery of Phlegm and Dampness: Zhang Xichun’s Formula to Cut Off the Source!

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The Mastery of Phlegm and Dampness: Zhang Xichun's Formula to Cut Off the Source!

When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall the well-known saying: the spleen (pi) is the source of phlegm, while the lung (fei) is the container for phlegm. The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lung. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels upwards to the lungs, affecting lung qi, … Read more

Understanding the Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Phlegm-Damp Constitution, Phlegm Type Body Regulation and Health Preservation – Helping You Achieve a Lighter Body 01 Constitutional Characteristics 1. Physical Characteristics: Obese body shape, soft and full abdomen. 2. Common Manifestations: Oily facial skin, excessive sweating and stickiness, chest tightness, and phlegm accumulation. Dull yellow complexion, eyelid edema, tendency to feel drowsy, sticky or … Read more

The Formation of Phlegm-Dampness: Understanding Its Origins

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The Formation of Phlegm-Dampness: Understanding Its Origins

The formation of phlegm-dampness follows a process: first, there is dampness, which accumulates into fluid, and then condenses into phlegm. This process occurs step by step. Phlegm can be categorized into visible and invisible forms. Visible phlegm includes the phlegm we can see, such as white, yellow, or green phlegm. White phlegm indicates cold, while … Read more

Phlegm-Dampness: The Soil for Many Diseases

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Phlegm-Dampness: The Soil for Many Diseases

Expert Interviewed: Liu Daming, Associate Chief Physician of the Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Li Hongmei, Chief Physician of Internal Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine There is a group of people who are overweight, have oily skin, and thick, greasy tongue coating, … Read more

Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

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Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

What is Phlegm-Dampness? Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of water in the body, which is thick and sticky. It … Read more

The Concept and Functions of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Concept and Functions of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Concept of Body Fluids Body fluids refer to all normal fluids in the human body. They include the normal bodily fluids and secretions of various organs, such as gastric juice, intestinal fluid, saliva, and synovial fluid. Habitually, they also include metabolic byproducts like urine, sweat, and tears. Thus, it is said: “Sweat and … Read more

The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Qi Generates Body Fluids The generation of body fluids (jinye) relies on the promotion and transformation of Qi. The production of body fluids is related to the functions of the spleen (pi) in dispersing fluids, the stomach (wei) in circulating essence, the small intestine (xiao chang) in managing liquids, and the large intestine (da … Read more

Understanding the Metabolic Disorders of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Metabolic Disorders of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The metabolic disorder of body fluids is the last fundamental pathogenesis. Recently, the weather has been quite dry, and many friends around me often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, peeling skin, and tightness in the face. Even drinking plenty of water does not alleviate these symptoms. This is a manifestation of abnormal body fluid … Read more