The weather has been fluctuating between hot and cold recently, and more people are catching colds. Many patients who come to see me say they always feelPhlegm in the throat that cannot be cleared, sticky and greasy mouth upon waking, loss of appetite, and a heavy feeling throughout the body that makes one reluctant to moveMany people think it is phlegm-dampness and buy spleen-strengthening and phlegm-resolving medicines themselves, but there is no obvious effect.
Traditional Chinese Medicine often saysThe spleen and stomach are the foundation of the acquired constitution and the source of biochemical transformationbut few people know thatThe liver is the key switch for expelling phlegm-dampness from the bodyThe liver governs free flow and is in charge of the movement of qi throughout the body. Only when liver qi flows smoothly can qi and blood circulate normally, and the body's fluids can follow the cycle of metabolism, preventing the accumulation of phlegm-dampness in the organs and meridians.
When the seasons change, people are prone to emotional tension and stress. Coupled with the impact of weather changes on the circulation of qi and blood, liver qi can easily become stagnant in the body. When liver qi is not flowing smoothly, it directly affects the spleen and stomach's transportation and transformation functions, leading to a weakened ability to transform and transport. This not only fails to expel dampness but also generates more phlegm-dampness, formingThe more you tonify the spleen, the heavier the dampness becomesthe situation
In response to this situationTo remove phlegm dampness, one must first unblock the obstructed liver qiToday, I'd like to share a small herbal remedy with everyone. It canUnblock liver qi and also eliminate phlegm dampnessit isYueju Wan。ShenquAid digestion and relieve food stagnationGardeniaClearing heat and reducing fireChuanxiongPromote Qi and Blood Circulation, Resolve Blood Stasis and StagnationAtractylodesSpecifically removes dampness and helps the spleen restore its transportation and transformation functionsCyperus rotundusIt can regulate the stagnant liver qi and restore the smooth flow of qi.
These herbs combined together,It can both soothe liver qi and aid digestion, clear fire qi, and regulate qi and bloodIt can fundamentally address the generation of phlegm-dampness, and with consistent regulation, symptoms will naturally fade away over time!
However, it must be reminded that the most important principle in traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndromes varies greatly. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
