The traditional Chinese medicine practitioner said so
There is an old saying in traditional Chinese medicine: 'Strange diseases are caused by phlegm.'. A series of seemingly unrelated and difficult to explain strange diseases, such as someone growing a lipoma for no reason; Someone suddenly feels numbness or even hemiplegia in their limbs; Some people have something stuck in their throat that they can't cough up (plum blossom qi), and they all have a common "culprit" - phlegm.
Modern medicine is often helpless when faced with these strange diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine is well versed in the principle of "phlegm causing trouble" and can effectively treat it by starting with phlegm.
When I was still attending a clinic in Shanghai, a young mother brought her son over and saw that the child had a pale face and was coughing and panting heavily.
The mother anxiously said, "Doctor, my child has been coughing for a long time. He has been hospitalized for more than a month, receiving intravenous fluids, undergoing examinations, and taking various medicines every day, which cost more than 10000 yuan. His cough has not improved at all. He coughs heavily all day long, with a lot of phlegm and a very poor appetite. He can hardly eat anything. I am really dying of anxiety
I observed the child's tongue coating and mental state, and their face appeared slightly swollen. Based on my experience, this is clearly caused by phlegm dampness resistance. I prescribed medicine for this mother.
Three days later, the mother brought the child to the clinic and excitedly said to me, "Doctor, thank you so much! The child hardly coughs anymore, and his phlegm has decreased a lot. Most importantly, he finally has an appetite to eat and looks much more energetic
What formula is it that works so well?
The prescription I prescribe comes from the Song Dynasty's "Tai Ping Hui Min He Ci Ju Fang". The common people have been using it for nearly a thousand years and it is known as the first phlegm resolving prescription of all time. The prescription is very simple, with only four ingredients: Pinellia ternata, Chenpi peel, Poria cocos, and roasted licorice.

*Selected formulas for testing
Er Chen Tang
Ingredients: 15g Pinellia ternata, 15g Chenpi, 9g Poria cocos, 5g roasted licorice
Effect: Drying dampness and resolving phlegm, regulating qi and regulating the middle
Indications: Damp phlegm syndrome caused by phlegm dampness resistance and spleen stomach disharmony
Usage: Take by decoction in water, one dose per day, divided into two doses

Why does Er Chen Tang, with such a simple formula, have such miraculous effects? Let's use a metaphor to briefly illustrate.
If the human body is compared to a room, then phlegm dampness constitution is like a room that has been damp for a long time, with moldy air and slippery moss and garbage piled up in the corners of the walls. This environment not only makes people feel dull and depressed, but also easily breeds various health problems.
What health problems can arise from long-term stagnation of phlegm and dampness in the body?
Phlegm dampness in the lungs
Symptoms: cough, sputum production, wheezing, shortness of breath
Diseases that can be caused: pneumonia, pulmonary heart disease, heart failure, tracheitis
Phlegm dampness in the heart
Symptoms: chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, irritability, insomnia, confusion, poor language, coma
Possible diseases: coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, psychological or mental disease
Phlegm dampness in the spleen and stomach
Symptoms: greasy tongue coating, obesity, loose stools, swollen feet, diarrhea, oily dirt, fatigue, and sticky mouth
Diseases that can be caused: gastroenteritis, hyperlipidemia
Phlegm dampness in the liver and gallbladder
Symptoms: bloating, bitter mouth, dry throat, restlessness, irritability, dry stool, abdominal distension
Possible diseases: fatty liver, hyperlipidemia
Phlegm dampness in the head
Symptoms: Dizziness, headache, heavy head, memory loss, tinnitus, hearing loss, drowsiness, and poor physical activity
Possible diseases: stroke hemiplegia, cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral arteriosclerosis
Phlegm dampness in the limbs
Diseases that can be caused: arthritis, bone hyperplasia, and joint disease
Phlegm dampness on the epidermis
Symptoms: Itching skin, acne, urticaria, eczema, papules, rash
Diseases that can be caused: allergic diseases, dermatitis, lipoma, neurofibroma, dermatomyositis
So, how does Er Chen Tang remove phlegm and dampness from the body?
The treatment approach of Er Chen Tang is like that of a professional cleaning team, thoroughly cleaning the room of the body from accumulated moisture and expelling dampness.
Pinellia ternata is good at drying dampness and resolving phlegm, like a powerful water absorbing machine that thoroughly sucks up accumulated water, making the air dry.
Chenpi regulates qi and strengthens spleen, like a broom, responsible for cleaning up garbage on the ground.
Poria cocos promotes water infiltration and helps with fluid metabolism, acting like an air dehumidifier that continuously absorbs moisture from the air and prevents it from accumulating again.
Roasted licorice nourishes the spleen and qi, like a cleansing agent, blending various medicines to ensure a smooth cleaning process.
Through this combination, the problem of phlegm and dampness in the room can be solved, and people can recover their health.
The question is, how can I determine if I have a phlegm dampness constitution and if I am suitable for using Er Chen Tang?
1. Judging by body shape: Obese, with a plump and soft abdomen, like a "swimming circle" around the belly, not very active.
2. Observing complexion: The complexion is pale yellow and dark, with a lot of oil. There will be many pimples on the face (relatively large, not as bright red as pimples), and the eyelids may be slightly swollen.
3. Check tongue coating: The tongue coating is white or yellow, and the tongue coating is relatively thick.
4. Distinguishing between mouth and throat: The mouth often feels sticky and not refreshing, as if something is stuck in the mouth. Easy to produce a lot of phlegm, it is necessary to clear the throat and spit from time to time. Additionally, there may be a sensation of foreign objects in the throat, as if something is stuck there, making it difficult to vomit or swallow.
5. Second round stool: The stool is sticky and smelly, easily sticking to the toilet and unable to flush down; The urine is cloudy and not clear.
6. Sensory state: I always feel tired and my body feels heavy, like carrying a heavy burden. No matter how hard I sleep, I can't wake up. Whenever I move around, I become exhausted.
7. Judging by appetite: Appetite is unstable, sometimes strong and sometimes weak. Sometimes my appetite is strong and I want to eat everything, but after a while, I feel like I have no appetite and nothing tastes good.
If most of the above 7 points are met, you can confirm that you have a phlegm dampness constitution.
Modern people tend to have phlegm and dampness, which is closely related to their current living environment and lifestyle. Many people tend to have a diet high in oil, fat, and sugar, lack sufficient exercise, and face significant mental stress, making phlegm dampness constitution increasingly common.
Phlegm dampness is a mobile pathological product that harms wherever it flows, hindering the normal physiological function of organs and leading to various diseases. So there is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that 'strange diseases are caused by phlegm'.
The Er Chen Tang shared today can effectively dry dampness, reduce phlegm, regulate qi, and remove dampness from the body. If you or your friends around you are troubled by phlegm dampness, be sure to use this prescription. Click 'watching' at the end of the article to benefit more friends.