Phlegm is a pathological product of fluid metabolism dysfunction, often due to Spleen deficiency, which can manifest in tangible forms (e.g., sputum) or intangible forms (e.g., lumps, mental fogginess), causing a wide range of symptoms.
Phlegm belongs to the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
Phlegm is a pathological product of fluid metabolism dysfunction, often due to Spleen deficiency, which can manifest in tangible forms (e.g., sputum) or intangible forms (e.g., lumps, mental fogginess), causing a wide range of symptoms.
Phlegm is part of the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of TCM concepts.