In environments with heavy humidity caused by continuous rainfall, traditional Chinese medicine provides various effective ways to dispel dampness. These methods include both internal regulation and external treatment, aiming to improve the problem of excessive dampness in the body through comprehensive regulation.
1、 Internal adjustment method
Dietary regulation:
Dietary therapy for dispelling dampness: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that medicine and food are of the same origin, and can regulate dampness in the body by consuming foods that have the effect of dispelling dampness. For example, the Congee of barley and oats with Gorgon euryale, the soup of job’s tears with tremella and yam, and the tea of orange peel with osmanthus are all good choices. The ingredients in these foods, such as Job’s tears, yam, tangerine peel, etc., all have the effects of strengthening the spleen, dispelling dampness, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm.
Avoid cold foods: Reduce or avoid consuming cold foods such as cold drinks, ice cream, etc., to avoid exacerbating dampness in the body.
medication:
Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas: There are many classic dampness dispelling formulas in traditional Chinese medicine, such as Huoxiang Zhengqi San, Wuling San, Yinchenhao Tang, etc. These formulas have the effects of dispelling dampness, promoting diuresis, and clearing turbidity. Suitable formulas can be selected for treatment according to individual constitution and symptoms.
Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations: There are also some traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations on the market, such as Shenling Baizhu Powder, which is convenient for patients to take and also has the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness.
2、 External treatment methods
Cupping therapy for removing dampness: Cupping therapy can achieve the effect of removing dampness by opening skin pores, removing dampness from the body, unblocking meridians. Suitable for patients with heavy moisture in the skin, meridians, and other areas.
Moxibustion for removing dampness: Moxibustion can warm and replenish the body’s yang energy, and sufficient yang energy can help dissolve dampness, a type of yin evil. Moxibustion of acupoints above the Spleen Meridian, Stomach Meridian, Bladder Meridian, and Ren Du Meridian, such as Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, Qihai, Guanyuan, etc., can effectively remove dampness.
Scraping and massage: These therapies also help to clear meridians, eliminate stasis and dispel cold, regulate organ functions, and indirectly achieve the effect of dispelling dampness.
3、 Daily conditioning
Maintain indoor dryness: In humid environments, dehumidifiers or air conditioners can be used to reduce indoor humidity and keep the room dry.
Moderate exercise: Moderate exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism in the body, helping to eliminate dampness from the body. It is recommended to choose a suitable exercise method for oneself, such as walking, jogging, yoga, etc.
Maintaining a good sleep schedule: Ensuring sufficient sleep and a regular sleep routine can help with the recovery and adjustment of bodily functions, as well as aiding in the elimination of dampness.
In summary, traditional Chinese medicine has various methods for dispelling dampness, and suitable methods can be selected for comprehensive regulation based on individual constitution and symptoms. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the diet, daily routine, and sleep patterns in daily life to prevent the generation and accumulation of moisture. If there is heavy dampness in the body accompanied by obvious discomfort symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the guidance of a professional physician for treatment.
