Spleen Dysfunction

Understanding Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Understanding Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment

When we consult a TCM practitioner, they often tell patients that they have a damp-heat constitution or phlegm-damp constitution. So, what exactly is damp-heat? What is damp-heat? How is it formed? Damp-heat is a combination of two pathogenic factors from the six excesses, namely dampness (shī zhāi) and heat (rè zhāi). Dampness refers to the … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Differences Between Phlegm-Damp Cough, Phlegm-Heat Cough, White Phlegm, and Yellow Phlegm with Medication Choices (Including Combined Medication Plans)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Differences Between Phlegm-Damp Cough, Phlegm-Heat Cough, White Phlegm, and Yellow Phlegm with Medication Choices (Including Combined Medication Plans)

Coughing is a common manifestation of respiratory system diseases, with various conditions such as colds and bronchitis triggering cough symptoms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cough can be classified into several syndromes, such as Phlegm-Damp Cough (Tan Shi Ke Sou) and Phlegm-Heat Cough (Tan Re Ke Sou). Although they differ by only one character, there … Read more