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