What are the symptoms of phlegm-dampness constitution?
In recent years, with the improvement of health awareness, TCM constitution identification has become one of the hot topics. Phlegm-dampness constitution, as one of the nine major constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine, has attracted much attention because it is highly related to the common sub-health states of modern people. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the symptoms, causes and conditioning methods of phlegm-dampness constitution in detail, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Core symptoms of phlegm-damp constitution

Phlegm-dampness constitution is a pathological state in which phlegm-dampness is retained in the body due to abnormal water metabolism in the human body. Its main symptoms can be divided into the following categories:
| Symptom Category | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| Appearance features | Obesity (especially flabby abdomen), excessive facial oil secretion, and swollen eyelids |
| Physiological manifestations | Stickiness in the mouth, thick and greasy tongue coating, sticky and unpleasant stools, and excessive leucorrhea in women |
| body feeling | Heaviness and drowsiness, chest tightness and shortness of breath, joint pain (aggravated by rainy days) |
| psychological characteristics | Mild personality but prone to symptoms such as unresponsiveness and drowsiness |
2. Topics related to phlegm-dampness constitution that are hotly discussed on the Internet
According to recent network data analysis, the following content related to phlegm-dampness constitution is the most discussed:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| The relationship between phlegm-damp constitution and obesity | ★★★★★ | Xiaohongshu, Zhihu |
| Recipe sharing of dehumidifying tea | ★★★★☆ | Douyin, Bilibili |
| Phlegm and dampness worsen during the rainy season | ★★★☆☆ | Weibo, health forum |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Western Medicine Methods for Removing Dampness | ★★★☆☆ | Professional medical platform |
3. Analysis of the causes of phlegm-damp constitution
Modern lifestyle is an important reason for the high incidence of phlegm-damp constitution:
1.dietary factors: Long-term addiction to fatty, sweet, cold drinks and desserts can damage the spleen and stomach’s transportation and transformation functions.
2.Disturbed work and rest: Staying up late affects the liver and gallbladder, leading to internal stasis of water and dampness.
3.lack of exercise: Sitting for long periods of time causes qi and blood to flow sluggishly, causing internal dampness and turbidity.
4.environmental factors: Being in a humid environment for a long time will aggravate physical imbalance.
4. Comparison of conditioning plans
Based on the advice of TCM experts and practical feedback from netizens, effective conditioning methods include:
| Conditioning method | Specific measures | Effective cycle |
|---|---|---|
| diet conditioning | Barley and red bean porridge, yam and poria soup, avoid raw and cold food | 2-3 weeks |
| exercise therapy | Baduanjin, brisk walking, yoga and other moderate sweating exercises | 1 month |
| Acupoint health care | Fenglong point, Zusanli massage, moxibustion at Zhongwan point | instant relief |
| Chinese medicine conditioning | Classic prescriptions such as Erchen Decoction and Shenling Baizhu Powder | Professional identification is required |
5. Special reminder
1. Phlegm-damp constitution is different from simple obesity and needs to be comprehensively judged in conjunction with other symptoms.
2. Staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time in summer will aggravate phlegm and dampness. It is recommended to maintain moderate exercise.
3. Most of the "three-day dehumidification method" circulated on the Internet is exaggerated propaganda, and conditioning needs to be done step by step.
4. For severe symptoms, it is recommended to seek professional Chinese medicine practitioners for constitution differentiation.
By systematically understanding the characteristics of phlegm-dampness constitution and combining it with scientific conditioning methods, this sub-health state can be effectively improved. It is recommended that readers choose a suitable conditioning plan based on their own conditions and gradually restore the body's balance.
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