Cheilitis is a chronic, recurrent, superficial inflammatory disease of the lip mucosa. During acute episodes, the main symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, exudation, and erosion, while the chronic phase is characterized by dryness of the lip margins, scabbing, cracking, and recurrent desquamation.This condition falls under the TCM categories of “Chun Feng” (唇风) and “Jin Chun” … Read more
Cheilitis is a chronic, recurrent, superficial inflammatory disease of the lip mucosa. During acute episodes, the main symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, exudation, and erosion, while the chronic phase is characterized by dryness of the lip vermilion, scabbing, cracking, and recurrent desquamation.This condition falls under the TCM categories of “lip wind” (唇风, chún fēng) and … Read more
Before discussing Damp-Heat, it is essential to understand the concept of damp-heat. Damp-Heat is a pathogenic factor, classified among the six excesses: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire (heat). It is also a TCM syndrome, known as Damp-Heat Syndrome, which refers to the accumulation of damp-heat within the body, obstructing the functioning of … Read more
Today, let’s discuss the common issue of Spleen-Stomach damp-heat. Many people wake up in the morning with halitosis, and when looking in the mirror, they notice a thick, greasy, yellow or white tongue coating. This may indicate Spleen-Stomach damp-heat. The Spleen and Stomach are located in the middle of the body; when there is heat, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Health preservation is based on not causing harm.The spleen and stomach are often considered together in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as the body’s qi and blood are derived from the transformation of food by the spleen and stomach. How can we distinguish between Spleen-Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is an extremely bitter, dry, and cold herb. However, when a certain characteristic of an herb reaches its extreme, its effects in that aspect can also be very strong.Huang Lian is best known for clearing heat, especially adept at clearing damp-heat from the gastrointestinal tract, and also effective in clearing heart … Read more
Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat (脾胃湿热), also known as Middle Jiao Damp-Heat (中焦湿热), refers to the pathological condition where damp-heat accumulates in the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction in the spleen’s transport and the stomach’s reception.This condition is mostly caused by the invasion of damp pathogens or improper diet, particularly excessive consumption of rich and greasy foods, … Read more
Source: Combined Medication What is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome is a pathological condition characterized by the obstruction of the spleen by dampness, which over time transforms into heat, leading to the mutual accumulation of dampness and heat. It is primarily caused by the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach in transforming and transporting, … Read more
1. What is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome? Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome is a pathological condition characterized by the obstruction of the spleen by dampness, which over time transforms into heat, leading to the mutual accumulation of dampness and heat. It is primarily caused by the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach in transforming and transporting, resulting in … Read more
Damp-heat refers to the pathological changes caused by the simultaneous invasion of heat and dampness in the body, or the coexistence of both within the body. This can occur due to the hot and humid weather in summer and autumn, or due to prolonged retention of dampness leading to transformation into heat. Each syndrome and … Read more