Aromatherapy & Constitution-Based Wellness: Phlegm-Damp

Causes of Phlegm-Dampness

Phlegm-dampness can result from damage to the kidneys, lungs, or spleen.

Kidney Damage: Congenital factors or excessive consumption of salty and sweet foods can impair kidney function, leading to a phlegm-damp constitution.

Lung Damage: The lungs regulate fluid circulation throughout the body. Modern environmental factors like air pollution and prolonged sedentary work can weaken lung function, making fluid metabolism sluggish and causing phlegm accumulation.

Spleen Damage:

—    Frequent anger and emotional stress can harm the liver. Since liver function affects the spleen, prolonged emotional distress may impair digestion and promote phlegm accumulation.

—    Overindulgence in rich, greasy foods, binge eating, excessive consumption of cold foods, and reliance on weight-loss medications can weaken the spleen and exacerbate phlegm-dampness.

—    A sedentary lifestyle with little physical activity can impair kidney, lung, and spleen function, leading to a phlegm-damp constitution.

Common Diseases Associated with Phlegm-Dampness

Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution are prone to the following conditions:

Metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia

Delayed or scant menstruation, amenorrhea, vaginal discharge issues

Infertility in men, swelling of the lower legs and ankles

Chronic gastritis, colitis, Ménière's syndrome, cervical spondylosis

Postural hypotension, insomnia, persistent acne