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Dampness is a common pathological condition in Chinese medicine, and it can cause many discomforts and diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the production of dampness is closely related to the spleen, kidneys and liver. The spleen is known as the "acquired root" in TCM theory, and has the function of digesting, absorbing, and transporting water. Spleen deficiency causes dampness to stay in the body and cannot be discharged, which causes damp phlegm, damp heat and other diseases. The kidneys are known as the "innate roots" in traditional Chinese medicine and are mainly responsible for removing waste and excess water from the body. Kidney deficiency causes dampness to remain in the body, resulting in dampness and cold symptoms. The liver is known as the "Lord of Spring" in Chinese medicine and is mainly responsible for discharging qi and regulating mood and metabolic functions. When liver qi is stagnant, dampness tends to condense.
In order to improve the dampness of the whole body, doctors with rich experience in Chinese medicine have summed up some effective Chinese patent medicines. Three of them are described below.
First of all, there is the soup of quiba aconite. It is composed of traditional Chinese medicines such as qu wheat, aconite, and banxia. Qu wheat has the effect of water infiltration and dampness, which can help the spleen and stomach to transport dampness. Aconite has the effect of dissipating cold in the warmth, which can warm the spleen and stomach and eliminate dampness and cold. Banxia can awaken the spleen, dissolve dampness, and eliminate the symptoms of chest and abdomen fullness. This recipe is mainly suitable for damp symptoms such as bloating, loss of appetite, etc., when dampness is stagnant between the spleen and stomach.
Secondly, it is Yinchen Artemisia soup. It is composed of traditional Chinese medicines such as Yin Chen, Artemisia Seed, and Muxiang. Yin Chen is conducive to water dampness and urination. Artemisia has the effect of quenching thirst, clearing away heat and dampness, and can improve the symptoms of dampness and heat. Wood incense has the effect of dissipating cold in warmth, which can warm the spleen and stomach and eliminate dampness and cold. This recipe is mainly suitable for damp fever conditions such as yellow urine, thirst, irritability, etc.
Finally, there is gentian laxative liver soup. It is composed of traditional Chinese medicines such as gentian, bupleurum, rhubarb, etc. Gentian herb can soothe the liver and gallbladder and eliminate dampness and heat, Bupleurum can soothe the liver and regulate qi, unblock the ventilator, and rhubarb can benefit the large intestine and eliminate dampness and heat. This recipe is mainly suitable for damp heat stagnation type diseases, such as jaundice, bitter mouth, yellow eyes, etc.
These three Chinese patent medicines all have the main goal of eliminating moisture, but the specific application needs to be adjusted according to the actual situation of each person. If the dampness is too heavy, it may be necessary to add a drug that clears the phlegm;If the moisture has cold properties, it may be necessary to add a warm and damp drug. In short, the best principle of traditional Chinese medicine is "syndrome differentiation and treatment", and corresponding measures are taken according to different conditions.
While using Chinese patent medicine** moisture, it is also necessary to pay attention to the regulation of daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "eating sparingly, working and resting regularly", and a reasonable diet structure and rest time can help the body eliminate dampness. In addition, proper exercise and massage can also promote the discharge of moisture.
All in all, Chinese patent medicine can help us dissolve the dampness of the whole body, but in the process of use, we should treat it according to the specific situation to avoid indiscriminate use of drugs. In addition, scientific diet and Xi are equally important, which can accelerate the discharge of moisture and restore the health of the body. The combination of theory and practice of TCM is an effective way for us to resolve the problem of dampness.
Health References:
1.He Ziqiu. Clinical observation of dampness in Chinese patent medicine[J].Chinese Journal of Continuing Medical Education, 2014, 6(36): 113-114