Feb 27, 20092

Pathology Topic: Phlegm

Categories: Acupuncture

When communicating with a patient about their diagnosis in Chinese Medicine a common word that get misunderstood is phlegm. The term phlegm is used in the western world as the thick mucus that blocks the lungs and can be seen upon coughing some out. This is a form of phlegm in Chinese medicine, but only one simple, tangible form of it. Phlegm in TCM is nothing more than congealed fluids in the body. It presents itself when the energys in the body, or Qi, become ... Read More

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