How Phlegm May Reflect Underlying Imbalance in the Body

Different types of phlegm indicate different illnesses. Identifying the type allows practitioners to diagnose and treat specifically.

Your phlegm may reflect an underlying imbalance in the body.

Everyone knows that phlegm is the mucus produced during coughing. However, for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physicians, it’s more than that. It is a waste that accumulates throughout the body.