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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles. Recently, I have noticed that I am feeling a little unwell, always feeling heavy, tired, loss of appetite, loose stools, thick tongue coating, and tooth marks on the edges. I would like to ask you, is this a sign of heavy moisture? Is there any good way to get rid of dampness? Looking forward to your reply, thank you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. Depending on the symptoms you describe, it is indeed possible that they are a sign of heavy moisture. In TCM theory, dampness is a pathological product, and when the internal and external environment of the human body is unbalanced, moisture will be endogenous or external, resulting in a series of discomforts. Next, I will answer the question of how to tell if the dampness is heavy and how to get rid of it.
First of all, let's take a look at how to judge how heavy the humidity is. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dampness is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
1.Heavy body: Moisture invades the human body, making the body feel heavy, the limbs weak, and sweating when moving.
2.Fatigue and fatigue: Dampness traps the spleen and stomach, causing the flow of qi and blood to be poor, making people feel tired and weak.
3.Loss of appetite: Moisture blocks the central focus, affecting the function of the spleen and stomach, resulting in loss of appetite.
4.Loose stools: Moisture is injected into the intestines, making the stools loose and sticky.
5.Thick tongue coating: moisture is reflected on the tongue image, which is manifested as a thick tongue coating.
6.Tooth marks on the edge of the tongue: Moisture invades, causing the tongue to swell and tooth marks to the edges.
Next, I will share with you 3 ways to get rid of dampness:
1.Diet: The diet should be light, and eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, such as barley, red beans, lentils, pumpkin, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid cold, greasy, and spicy foods to prevent dampness from growing inside.
2.Exercise: Moderate exercise can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promote the flow of qi and blood, and help dispel dampness. It is recommended to choose gentle forms of exercise, such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etc.
3.Traditional Chinese medicine to dispel dampness: Traditional Chinese medicine has a good effect on dampness, you can try the following ancient recipes:
Barley and lentil porridge: 30 grams of barley and lentils, 60 grams of yams, and 100 grams of rice. Soak the barley, lentils, and yam in advance, wash the rice, and put it in a pot to cook porridge. It is suitable for patients with weak spleen and stomach and heavy dampness.
Poria cocos damp soup: 15 grams of Poria cocos, Ze Yuan, Atractylodes macrocephalus, Zhu Ling, and winter melon skin. Add the above herbs to decoction in water, take the juice and drink. It is suitable for patients with dampness and obstruction of the spleen and stomach, and shortness of urine.
Huoxiang is dispersing: Huoxiang, perilla, tangerine peel, Banxia, magnolia, Poria cocos, and licorice are divided into equal parts. Grind the above herbs into powder, take an appropriate amount each time and take it with warm boiled water. It is suitable for patients with external dampness, chest tightness and vomiting.
It should be noted that TCM should be used under the guidance of a TCM practitioner to dispel dampness according to the individual's constitution and condition.
Finally, I hope my answer will be helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. I wish you good health and a happy life!
References] 1Lee Dong-won. "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2007
2.Zhang Zhongjing. "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008
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