TCM constitution

The Spleen as the Source of Phlegm, the Lungs as the Reservoir, and the Kidneys as the Foundation: Zhang Xichun’s Phlegm-Resolving Formula is the King!

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The Spleen as the Source of Phlegm, the Lungs as the Reservoir, and the Kidneys as the Foundation: Zhang Xichun's Phlegm-Resolving Formula is the King!

Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of a person’s constitution. It is also known as a cold and damp constitution, often caused by improper diet or illness. Here, “phlegm” does not merely refer to the common understanding of phlegm, but rather to the abnormal accumulation of body fluids, which is a … Read more

What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? Five Major Symptoms of Blood Stasis Constitution and Correct TCM Adjustments

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How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? Five Major Symptoms of Blood Stasis Constitution and Correct TCM Adjustments

The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) posits that Qi and blood are one entity. Previously, we discussed the implications of Qi deficiency. Today, we will talk about blood deficiency—specifically, blood stasis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that blood is transformed from Qi, and when Qi and blood are obstructed, it can coagulate into spots, … Read more

What is Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency Constitution? What are the Symptoms?

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We often hear the term “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. When used to describe a person’s body, it can also be referred to as “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the best condition is the harmony of Yin and Yang, but some individuals have a constitution characterized by Yin Excess … Read more

What to Do About Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency? Understanding Your Constitution for Personalized Health Management

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What to Do About Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency? Understanding Your Constitution for Personalized Health Management

Are you afraid of the cold with a pale complexion?Do you have a flushed face and dry mouth?Tracing back to the root, it is related to your constitution.Identifying your constitutionis essential to take control of your health! Identifying Constitution for Personalized Health Management There are nine types of human constitution. One is balanced, while the … Read more

Yang Deficiency Constitution and Yin Deficiency Constitution

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Yang Deficiency Constitution and Yin Deficiency Constitution

Author Ma Jingzhuo The specificity of individual constitution often leads to susceptibility to certain diseases. The differences in constitution reflect the internal imbalance of yin, yang, qi, and blood in the body, representing the overall characteristics of the individual. An individual’s constitution is determined by congenital endowment and is not fixed; postnatal growth, living environment, … Read more

Understanding Yang Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Yang Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yang deficiency constitution refers to a state where the body’s Yang energy is insufficient. Yang energy, akin to the sun, warms the body’s limbs and organs. When Yang energy is deficient, it manifests as a series of symptoms such as cold intolerance and cold extremities. Characteristics of Yang Deficiency Constitution: This constitution is primarily characterized … Read more