In the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine, calamus, tangerine peel, banxia and gourd are known as the "four masters of phlegm", which occupy an important position in traditional Chinese medicine and have a unique conditioning effect on different parts of phlegm. So, what is the magic of these four medicinal herbs? Let's do it together.
At the beginning, let's first understand the basic effects of these four medicinal materials. Acorus, with its characteristics of opening the body and awakening the mind, dissolving dampness and appetizing, and removing phlegm and defilement, has become a good medicine for phlegm obsession, dizziness and epilepsy. Tangerine peel plays an important role in the symptoms of spleen and stomach qi stagnation, phlegm dampness and internal obstruction due to its effects of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, drying and dampness and dissolving phlegm. Banxia is known for drying and dampness, reducing phlegm, reducing inversion and relieving vomiting, and has significant curative effects on symptoms such as phlegm, cough, and stomach qi reversal. The gourd, with its characteristics of benefiting the kidney and strengthening essence, tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, plays an indispensable role in kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency and diarrhea.
However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, and the application of these four herbs is not static. In the actual process, the TCM physician will customize a personalized plan according to the patient's physique, condition and specific manifestations of phlegm. For example, for the case of phlegm in the heart, the phlegm-dissolving effect of calamus is particularly important; For the case of phlegm in the spleen, the spleen of tangerine peel and banxia are more suitable for strengthening the spleen, dissolving phlegm, and drying dampness; For the case of phlegm in the kidneys, the effect of the root seed on the kidney and strengthening the essence can be fundamentally regulated.
In order to have a deeper understanding of the application value of these four medicinal materials, we can start with some specific cases. For example, there is a patient who seeks medical attention from a TCM physician because of a long-term cough and phlegm. After a detailed medical history and observation of the tongue coating and pulse, the TCM physician believed that the patient had phlegm-dampness internal resistance cough, so he used a prescription with tangerine peel and banxia as the main medicines**. After a period of conditioning, the patient's cough symptoms were significantly reduced, and the amount of sputum was also greatly reduced. This is the embodiment of the principle of "syndrome differentiation and treatment" in traditional Chinese medicine, and it is also the value of these four medicinal materials in practical application.
Of course, in addition to these four medicinal materials, there are many other medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine that have phlegm-reducing effects, such as fritillary, melon, bellflower, etc. These herbs also have a wide range of uses in practical applications. But why can calamus, tangerine peel, banxia and gourd be hailed as the "Four Masters of Phlegm"? This is mainly because they have unique advantages and characteristics in phlegm. For example, the opening effect of calamus can quickly alleviate the symptoms of phlegm obsession; The spleen-strengthening effect of tangerine peel can improve the internal resistance of phlegm and dampness from the root; The anti-inversion effect of Banxia can effectively alleviate the cough symptoms caused by the upward reversal of gastric qi; The kidney-invigorating effect of the seed can fundamentally improve the condition of kidney deficiency.
In addition, we also need to note that Chinese medicine phlegm does not rely solely on the efficacy of the herbs themselves. In the actual process, TCM physicians will also use acupuncture, cupping, massage and other non-drug means for comprehensive conditioning according to the specific situation of the patient. These methods can effectively promote the circulation of qi and blood, improve the function of the viscera, and thus enhance the best effect of medicinal materials.
Finally, we need to emphasize that although calamus, tangerine peel, banxia and gourd have significant advantages and characteristics in terms of phlegm, they are not a panacea. In the process of practical application, we need to follow the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, and carry out personalized treatment according to the specific situation of the patient. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the dosage and usage of medicinal materials to avoid adverse reactions or ***Therefore, if you have related health problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional TCM practitioner for a more accurate diagnosis and ** advice.
In short, calamus, tangerine peel, banxia and gourd are commonly used medicinal materials for phlegm in traditional Chinese medicine, and they have unique advantages and characteristics in practical application. Through an in-depth understanding of the efficacy and application value of these four herbs, we can better understand the profoundness and unique charm of traditional Chinese medicine. **10,000 Fans Incentive Plan