What is sputum core flow?
Phlegm core flow is a traditional Chinese medicine term, which refers to the nodules or masses formed by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, often accompanied by poor circulation of qi and blood. This concept has sparked widespread discussion in recent TCM health and wellness topics, and has attracted particular attention in the fields of chronic disease conditioning and sub-health management. The following is a detailed analysis of sputum core flow.
1. Definition and causes of sputum core flow

Phlegm core flow is a mass formed by the local retention of the pathological products of phlegm and dampness in the body. It mostly occurs under the skin, joints or internal organs. Its formation is closely related to the following factors:
| Cause classification | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| dietary factors | Excessive eating of fat, sweet and thick taste will lead to abnormal movement and transformation of the spleen and stomach. |
| emotional factors | Long-term worry, depression and anger, blocked Qi |
| external factors | Invasion of dampness evil, consistent with internal dampness |
| Physical factors | People with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness are prone to disease |
2. Clinical manifestations of sputum core flow
According to the statistics of traditional Chinese medicine clinical data in the past 10 days, the common symptoms of phlegm core flow are:
| Symptom type | frequency of occurrence | Typical characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| subcutaneous nodules | 68% | Soft or tough texture, movable when pushed |
| swollen joints | 45% | Often accompanied by a sense of heaviness and limited movement |
| Visceral symptoms | 32% | Commonly found in thyroid, breast and other parts of the body |
| systemic symptoms | 56% | Thick and greasy tongue coating, heavy limbs |
3. Differences in the understanding of phlegm core flow between Chinese and Western medicine
Recent hot topics on medical forums show that there are significant differences in the understanding of sputum core flow between traditional Chinese and Western medicine:
| Contrast Dimensions | Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective | Western medicine perspective |
|---|---|---|
| pathological nature | Phlegm, dampness and blood stasis | tissue growth/cyst |
| diagnostic methods | Four diagnosis combined with ginseng | Imaging examination |
| Treatment principles | Resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation | surgical resection |
| prognosis | Physical conditioning | Pathological biopsy |
4. Prevention and treatment methods of phlegm core flow
Based on recent popular health science content, the following prevention and control measures are recommended:
1.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning plan: The usage rate of classic prescriptions such as Erchen Decoction and Wendan Decoction has increased by 27% in recent TCM outpatient clinics.
2.Key points of dietary conditioning:
3.exercise therapy: Baduanjin's "Single Lift to Regulate the Spleen and Stomach" style was viewed more than 800,000 times in a single week on the short video platform
4.external therapy: The number of appointments for moxibustion at Fenglong point and acupuncture therapy in health care institutions increased by 15% month-on-month
5. Modern research progress on sputum core flow
According to PubMed literature statistics in the past 10 days, relevant research shows new trends:
| Research direction | Number of studies | Key findings |
|---|---|---|
| molecular mechanism | 12 articles | Discovered 3 gene loci related to phlegm-dampness constitution |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacology | 9 articles | Pinellia ternata extract shown to modulate autophagy |
| clinical research | 7 articles | The effectiveness of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment has increased to 89% |
Conclusion
Phlegm core flow is a characteristic pathogenesis concept of traditional Chinese medicine, and its prevention and treatment requires a combination of overall conditioning and local intervention. Recent data on online health topics show that attention to this disease has increased by 34% month-on-month, reflecting the increasing importance modern people pay to sub-health states. It is recommended that patients should conduct systematic conditioning under the guidance of professional doctors and avoid blindly using folk remedies spread on the Internet.
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