Phlegm-dampness resolution

**"Phlegm-dampness resolution"** is a therapeutic strategy in Traditional Chinese Medicine aimed at eliminating the excess of "phlegm" and "dampness"—broad concepts that denote pathological accumulation of fluids and metabolic waste attributed to spleen dysfunction, poor digestion, external environment, or dietary excess[1][2][4][5][7]. It is not a molecular target, receptor, or protein, but a syndrome-based approach that typically combines herbs with phlegm-resolving and damp-drying properties such as Ban Xia and Chen Pi, sometimes combined with acupuncture, dietary regulation, and physical activity. The concept does not map to any known protein or receptor and cannot be used for drug screening in a molecular or pharmacological sense. This entry, as provided, is therefore not an actionable target in biomedical research or drug development.

Other names

Phlegm-dampness clearingPhlegm-dampness transformationResolving phlegm-dampness

Drying dampness, Dissolving or transforming phlegm, Supporting spleen function, Regulating Qi (vital energy)