What is Improper Diet?

Bù Dāng Yǐn Shí · 不当饮食 · Etiology / Pathogenic Factors

This refers to an unbalanced or inappropriate intake of food and drink, which can lead to various internal imbalances such as Spleen deficiency, dampness accumulation, or heat generation, affecting digestion and overall health.

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Improper Diet belongs to the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Improper Diet in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

This refers to an unbalanced or inappropriate intake of food and drink, which can lead to various internal imbalances such as Spleen deficiency, dampness accumulation, or heat generation, affecting digestion and overall health.

What category does Improper Diet belong to?

Improper Diet is part of the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of TCM concepts.

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