Dampness versus Phlegm in Chinese Medicine (with treatment!)

[@mumtazahd]

Another beautiful video after 13 ghost points where you have talked about phlegm, visible and invisible, I have watched that 1-hour long video. Thank you Calar, May GOD bless you. You are a beautiful soul. Always be blessed.

[@Acuproacademy]

I’m so happy you are enjoying my content 🥰

[@wellnesshealingcare8840]

Some of my patients had that condition and I didn't forget that points for several years in my practice and I also recommended a right diet for them too. For me it's effective in my experience for several years. Great to know that you also included. 👍

[@Acuproacademy]

Awesome! YOU are a TCM Rock Star 😍

[@catstac2542]

​@@Acuproacademy Hello, Clara. I have a question. You were talking about SP9 and ST40 points, but did not say how to needle them. Some write that it is necessary to sedate them. I myself have noticed that when those points are needled without sedation, situation becomes worse: there is more dampness and phlegm. Can you elaborate on that?

[@Acuproacademy]

@@catstac2542 if the patient is excess then you sedate but if the patient is deficient then you tonify 🥰

[@catstac2542]

@@Acuproacademy Thank you for your answer, but it is not clear to me yet. Excess in what aspect? And deficient in what aspect? Excess and deficient in dampness and phlegm?

[@Acuproacademy]

@@catstac2542 do you know TCM diagnosis? Like Spleen Qi deficiency or LV Yang rising? That’s what I’m referring to. damp can come from a deficiency 🙏 or it can come from excess🥰

[@hellothere98765]

This video is a life-saver. You just validated so much for me!

[@Acuproacademy]

That's fantastic, so glad to hear 😍

[@AbhishekKumar-pi9wv]

Thanks ma'am. So, we have to sedate SP9 and ST40? Right. Also what about ST36 ? Do we tone or sedate ST36 for internal dampness. Does dampness increase yang and create Qi stagnation? You're videos are so simple and straightforward to understand.

[@Acuproacademy]

Sedate all points for dampness 🌷 Dampness créâtes stagnation but does not increase Yang 🙏

[@AbhishekKumar-pi9wv]

When we sedate ST40 for phelgm. How does the phelgm come out of the body?

[@AbhishekKumar-pi9wv]

Also is Diao sha(tapping the 8nests) a good exercise to remove dampness?

[@vasanthabib1086]

Thank you for your excellent explanation. Please suggest sedation or tone madam

[@DivineSourceWellness]

Awesome video! I am obsessed w understanding dampness and phlegm. Both create such complex patterns in people AND pets. Stoked I just found your channel, looking forward to checking out your books! 🤗

[@Acuproacademy]

I’m so happy you benefited from it 🥰🥰

[@aymeric_L]

Thanks for that, it does help a bit !

[@Acuproacademy]

Perfect 😍

[@itgrrr]

You are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for the work you do!

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 😍

[@sj2024sj]

Clara, I love your teaching!

[@Acuproacademy]

So happy to hear that 🥰

[@pradnyamogheacupunctureacu963]

Great explaination to differentiate between the two.

[@Acuproacademy]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@saranyaj2658]

Awesome video and Thanks a lot

[@Acuproacademy]

So happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@Acuproacademy]

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[@umac9752]

Thank you mam... It is really great to have this video....Thank you... So much

[@Acuproacademy]

You’re so welcome 😉🌷

[@sajeeshkumarthainathodan]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful video.......!!!

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 🥰

[@a.s.a.1911]

Thanks dear 🙏, yes I have the books 📚 and It’s very beneficial 💐Stay blessed

[@Acuproacademy]

Awesome 👏 so happy to hear that 🥰

[@sarbjitsingh-rr8eh]

Your teaching style amazing mam👍👌💐

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LysSylva]

clarifies a lot . Thankyou ❣🙏😊

[@Acuproacademy]

Perfect 😍

[@ladeeteehernandez1104]

Awesome video!

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you ☺️ so happy you enjoyed it 🌷

[@misssquizza5616]

Does five element theory then play a part to treat the root cause as opposed to just dealing with the repeated damp/phlem.

[@Acuproacademy]

Absolutely! Diet can be a cause, weak constitution, emotional trauma, damp environment...And yes the 5 Elements can help us identify which element (organ) was affected first 😍

[@oxanavyushina51]

Thank you. Very useful

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 🥰

[@shaktishaker]

Love your stuff

[@Acuproacademy]

Awe, thank you so much 🥰

[@stewartthomas2642]

Love your stuff kick on love it

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you ☺️

[@sourayanbiswas4591]

Nice video. I have excessive mucus generation and inflammation in throat, pharynx, head, abdomen, and chest tightness(rare times). I also have mental irritability, anger, anxiety when mucus and internal swelling/congestion is more intense. Can you suggest some chinese or ayurveda medicines? Thanks

[@Acuproacademy]

Sorry I am not allowed to treat online 🌷 I suggest you go see a qualified practitioner in your area to guide you 🙏

[@tat9503]

exellent , thank you Clara!

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 🥰

[@suzonpianga1592]

Very informative

[@Acuproacademy]

@@suzonpianga1592 awesome 🥰

[@anngoodspeed5271]

Love this! Thank you

[@Acuproacademy]

So happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@Random-xw1fg]

Clara you are the best.

[@Acuproacademy]

Awe, thank you so much 🥰

[@letaciogalvao9908]

About the invisible flegma, can we consider it to be stored as external energy, thought forms, or be in the aura? Or its all inside our body? Does tcm see outside energy as something real also, in a wya you could treat it directly for instance, with pranic healling or reiki?

[@Acuproacademy]

I don’t do Reiki or organic healing so I can’t answer as it’s not TCM 🌷 phlegm is part of the body (internal) and mind but it’s all internal not external 🙏

[@thibaultjanson3513]

Hello. I'm studying TCM & acupuncture in Belgium. Thanks a lot for all your videos ! 🙏😊 They are very precious for my study. You talk about phlegme that can affect the spirit, the Shen. Do you recommand other points than SP9 and ST40 to drain phlegme in this specific case ? Thanks for your answer. 🙏😊 Have a nice day !

[@Acuproacademy]

Yes absolutely! 🥰 Like HT 8, PC 8, LU 9, SJ 10, PC 6, and many more 🙏

[@constantinmihailpopescu1340]

Gratitude !

[@Acuproacademy]

You’re so welcome 🥰

[@created4passion442]

Very interesting

[@Acuproacademy]

So happy you liked it 🥰

[@Lauren-ct9xi]

What is the difference between phlegm/damp-heat and phlegm/ damp-cold I have celiac disease and ovarian cyst and I am confused if I have cold or heat

[@Acuproacademy]

It would take me a long time to explain, I would suggest you go see a qualified practitioner in your area to guide you 🌷 they will look at your tongue, take your pulse and ask you questions on your health to figure out if you have cold or heat 🙏

[@Acuproacademy]

You can also watch this video to help you understand better ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvboaamrdN9rsU

[@erichefley847]

When you sedate what you you do? I've been taught some methods I would like to know yours. Thank You

[@Acuproacademy]

Use points that sedate, then use needle techniques (with twisting & thrusting). I’ll do a video on needle techniques next month ☺️ easier to demo than to write 🌷

[@Random-xw1fg]

Is sedating the same as draining ?

[@Winter396]

How to eat and what points to use if there is excess qi in the heart

[@Acuproacademy]

@@Winter396 excess Qi in the heart is not a tcm pattern 🌷 listen to my podcast on the best Heart foods acuproacademy.com/24-tcm-heart-summer/

[@soulnspired888]

Hi what herbal formulas woukd you use for plegm and dampness?

[@Acuproacademy]

There are many formulas for both, it depends on the root cause, which organ is affected, and what symptoms are prominent 🌷

[@Alexxx95_H]

Thank you very much Clara for the clarification. I have phlegm and mucus in the throat (lungs) which is chronic and present for years. I tried with accupressure on LU9 2-3x a day pressing for 2 minutes the whole month, but I didn't notice any difference. I would like to try with needles. Should I use yin needle (stainless steel) or yang copper needle?

[@Acuproacademy]

Have you tried SP 9 or ST 40 and LI 4…Lu 9 is not the right point in my opinion 🌷

[@Alexxx95_H]

@@Acuproacademy Thank you. I will try and give you a feedback after some time. I also have needles and I hope they will be more effective with sedating those points than acupressure. Kind regards

[@Acuproacademy]

@@Alexxx95_H diet is key for phlegm as well 🌷

[@Alexxx95_H]

@@Acuproacademy Im already vegetarian for 10 years now. And now Im excluding diary and every flour-based meal from my diet. I hope it will work. If you have any other suggestions, Im open to hear it. 🙏

[@Acuproacademy]

You might live in a damp environment. Banana are damp and so is alcohol, sugar and potatoes@@Alexxx95_H

[@COYS111]

It’s a random question and I understand there are a few different hypotheses out there but I was wondering what your thoughts were on primo vascular system as it sounded quite convincing with actual sizes of morphological structures within blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves. Thanks.

[@Acuproacademy]

That’s interesting, great question 🥰 I think it’s a big subject needing a bit more time to write it all up🌷

[@COYS111]

@@Acuproacademy No worries, just thought of it and thought I’d ask. If you have spare time in the future 😊👍

[@FelNoobs]

Is it related to frequent urination? Note that the person performed examinations of the kidneys, bladder, and everything related to the urinary tract, and all of them were fine

[@Acuproacademy]

Frequent urination is a yang deficiency 🙏

[@FelNoobs]

I read about yang deficiency and this sentence caught my attention: “With yang deficiency, urination can be more frequent, particularly at night, because the yang is not strong enough to hold the urine in the bladder for a long time. For the same reason, sweating with "No exertion is a symptom of yang deficiency. The yang is so weak, that it can't hold the moisture in the skin." This is exactly what happens to me Is there a chinese herbal remedy that raises yang@@Acuproacademy

[@Palto-rr8zf]

According to TCM, does ginkgo biloba increase phlegm or dryness in the body?

[@Acuproacademy]

@@Palto-rr8zf it is drying in nature 🙏

[@Palto-rr8zf]

@@Acuproacademy Thank you very much my Tcm teacher Is gingko bloba used for memory in TCM Thank you so much Tcm teacher Gingko Bloba was given to an elderly Alzheimer's patient with increased body dryness. What do you think about this?

[@Acuproacademy]

@@Palto-rr8zf it’s tough for me to say as I don’t know this patient’s full health 🙏 In tcm we use Ginko (Bai Gou) is used to Expels Phlegm, Stops Wheezing, Eliminates Dampness, Stops Discharges, Stabilizes the Lower Burner, Stimulates Jing. Bai Gou Ye - Calms the Lungs, Moves Blood.

[@Palto-rr8zf]

@@Acuproacademy Thank you very much for the information. So, according to TCM, ginkgo biloba does not have the effect of strengthening memory, supporting the brain, or increasing concentration, right?

[@Palto-rr8zf]

Can you recommend a website where we can get more information about TCM herbalogy?

[@billhinckley3122]

I am being treated by a Chinese Herbalist, he told me I have "Wet Posion " / Dampness in my body, the problem i have is that I am NOT suffering from any of the symptoms I have seen in your and other videos , he wants me to pay for treatment of removal of the issue....im not comfortable w this, can you guide me where I can do further research so I have a better understanding?

[@Acuproacademy]

Darn, that’s tough 🙏 you can always research Dampness in TCM and also research the formula the practitioner gave you. Dampness can be in many different areas of the body 💦

[@chieromancer]

I've had persistent phlegm for 4-1/2 years. 20 acupuncture sessions plus herbs he gave me plus adjusting my diet have not budged it. Would you have any suggestions on what else I can try? Thanks.

[@Acuproacademy]

@@chieromancer darn that’s tough, sorry to hear that. It could be your environment? Even with avoiding dairy, sugar, wheat and processed foods, it did not change? 🌷🙏

[@chieromancer]

@@Acuproacademy I avoid all those things mostly. Sugar's the hardest. I'm a junkie. But I've reduced my sugar consumption drastically. What about moxi? Do you think that would have any benefit? Thank you for replying.

[@Acuproacademy]

@@chieromancer I don’t know as I’m not your practitioner 🌷

[@derosecutus3462]

Trying to figure out why my patient would be feeling sick when she drinks water. Stomach ache with cold water, nausea with warm. I'm a bit stumped.

[@Acuproacademy]

Does she have a lot of dampness? Is her water not good quality? 🌷

[@derosecutus3462]

@@Acuproacademy some phlem, yesterday's research leads me to believe its an ulcer, thankyou for your response tho

[@Acuproacademy]

@@derosecutus3462 makes sense 🌷

[@tiffanyjones3583]

I see an acupuncturist now and she says I have Dampness heat and cold, and phlegm. Also that its difficult and takes time to treat.

[@Acuproacademy]

That’s is true, diet is also key to getting rid of damp and phlegm 🌷

[@soulnspired888]

​@Acuproacademy his long does it take? If you have both and now the entire body has grown in size due to edema water. I easily swell. Thx

[@rachamedkour6151]

Thank u so much ..l ❤️

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 🥰

[@imageeyes]

Does ash guard help with liver dampness?

[@Acuproacademy]

What’s Ash Guard?

[@letaciogalvao9908]

You are awsome, thank you

[@Acuproacademy]

You’re so welcome 😍

[@thafassumfathimas4262]

What to do in case the patient has both? My mother has the symptoms of both dampness and phelgm

[@Acuproacademy]

I talk about that in the video 🥰 just treat both 🙏

[@thafassumfathimas4262]

@@Acuproacademy ok thanks

[@Random-xw1fg]

ST 40, SP9 plus the right diet

[@kumraaunkqeskai5840]

Why not beer and liquor but it’s ok for hard liquor?

[@Acuproacademy]

Because Hard liquor is dry not damp as it's not sweet

[@letaciogalvao9908]

If we are fat, its a lot of flegm?

[@Acuproacademy]

Yes in tcm

[@leespud5792]

what can we eat

[@Acuproacademy]

I give examples in the video, or you can read the transcript here: acuproacademy.com/dampness-versus-phlegm-in-chinese-medicine/ If you think you have dampness or phlegm, I recommend you seek a qualified practitioner in your area to guide you 🙏🏼

[@Random-xw1fg]

The way I look at it is that phlegm is a form of dampness but more localised.

[@Acuproacademy]

And thicker 🥰

[@s.b2245]

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[@Acuproacademy]

Je ne sais pas comment faire ça 🙏

[@TheCelestialhealer]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you 😊

[@CultivatingHarmony]

👍👍

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you 🥰

[@COLOMBOHEALINGHOMEINSTITUTE]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you my friend ☺️

[@734591]

Point for invisible phlegm

[@Acuproacademy]

Did you watch the video? Same as visible, ST 40 🙏

[@734591]

@@Acuproacademy I watched the complete video mam, you mentioned invisible phlegm and symptoms but point was not mentioned. Thanks for replying

[@Acuproacademy]

@@734591 I did say ST 40 is used for both visible and invisible 🙏

[@gracepoint-vo1hy]

❤❤❤

[@Acuproacademy]

Thank you ☺️

[@Acuproacademy]

My pleasure 🥰