Phlegm-Dampness Constitution
痰湿质
Accumulation of phlegm and dampness, mainly characterized by signs such as obesity, a full abdomen, a sticky mouth and a greasy tongue coating.
Physical Traits
Psychological Traits
Common Symptoms
- •Chest tightness
- •Abundant phlegm
- •Sticky, greasy feeling in the mouth
- •Heavy, sluggish body
- •Oily face
- •Drowsiness
- •Sticky stools
Susceptible Conditions
Diet
Recommended Foods
- Yi Yi Ren
- Winter melon
- White radish
- Lotus leaf
- Adzuki beans
- Hawthorn
- Hyacinth beans
- Kelp
- Chen Pi
- Fu Ling
Foods to Avoid
- Sweet, cloying foods
- Fried foods
- Fatty meat
- Cream
- Desserts
- Sugary drinks
- Glutinous rice
Sample Recipes
Exercise
Daily Living
- •Control body weight
- •Eat small, frequent meals
- •Avoid overeating
- •Stay away from damp environments
- •Wear breathable, loose clothing
- •Exercise consistently
Seasonal Care
Spring
- • Dispel dampness and strengthen the spleen
- • Get more sun
Summer
- • Take care to expel dampness
- • Sweat appropriately
Autumn
- • Dryness can restrain dampness, which helps regulation
- • Control the diet
Winter
- • Avoid excessive tonics
- • Keep exercising
Recommended Herbs
Care Guides
Guides for each dimension of care for the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution?
Accumulation of phlegm and dampness, mainly characterized by signs such as obesity, a full abdomen, a sticky mouth and a greasy tongue coating.
How do you care for the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution?
Recommended foods: Yi Yi Ren, Winter melon, White radish, Lotus leaf, Adzuki beans, Hawthorn, Hyacinth beans, Kelp, Chen Pi, Fu Ling. Exercise: Brisk walking, Jogging, Swimming, Hiking, Ball sports, Increase exercise volume gradually. Daily living: Control body weight, Eat small, frequent meals, Avoid overeating, Stay away from damp environments, Wear breathable, loose clothing, Exercise consistently.
What health problems is the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution prone to?
People with the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution are prone to: Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Coronary heart disease, Fatty liver, Cerebrovascular disease.
What should the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution eat and avoid?
Recommended foods: Yi Yi Ren, Winter melon, White radish, Lotus leaf, Adzuki beans, Hawthorn, Hyacinth beans, Kelp, Chen Pi, Fu Ling. Foods to avoid: Sweet, cloying foods, Fried foods, Fatty meat, Cream, Desserts, Sugary drinks, Glutinous rice.
Important Notice
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