It has been raining every day recently, and many people have been troubled by "dampness." They wake up in the morning feeling heavy all over, notice a white and thick coating on their tongue, experience oily skin and frequent breakouts, and find that their stool sticks to the toilet bowl and is difficult to flush. In such cases, some people habitually think of drinking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water or taking Baoji Pills, but the results are sometimes not as effective as expected.
Actually, dampness can be categorized into cold-dampness and damp-heat. Using the wrong medication will naturally lead to wasted effort. Today, I will explain dampness-removing medicines clearly, helping you find the right "key" to deal with dampness.
First, let's talk aboutCold DampnessCold dampness is often caused by cold pathogens trapping the spleen, leading to yang qi failing to transform water dampness, also known as external cold plus internal dampness. If you feel cold hands and feet on rainy days, unable to warm them even in your pockets, experience immediate stomach discomfort after eating cold foods, have loose stools, and a thick white tongue coating, you are likely affected by cold dampness. This condition can make the body feel heavy and cold. In such cases, Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui is very suitable, as it can dispel cold dampness and regulate the qi mechanism of the spleen and stomach.
Let's talk about it againDampness-HeatDamp-heat is mostly dampness stagnation transforming into heat, congealing in the triple burner, which can also be described as stagnant heat + internal dampness. If you often feel dry mouth and throat, have oily skin and scalp that quickly becomes greasy, and frequently develop red and swollen acne, with a yellow and greasy tongue coating, that is typical damp-heat. This damp-heat can make you feel stuffy and hot, extremely uncomfortable, and may also cause bad breath. In such cases, Baoji Wan can be used, as it can both clear heat and dispel dampness.
Finally, besides cold-dampness and damp-heat, there is another typeCold and Heat IntermingledIn such cases, it is mostly due to spleen yang deficiency leading to cold, and dampness obstructing qi movement, which transforms into heat. Symptoms include cold hands and feet, extreme sensitivity to cold, yet accompanied by dry mouth and frequent acne on the face. In this situation, one cannot rely solely on Huoxiang Zhengqi to dispel cold, nor can they depend only on Baoji Wan to clear heat. We can use Xiangsha Yangwei Wan, which can warm the spleen and stomach, as well as dispel dampness and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It is particularly suitable for those who have long been troubled by dampness and weak spleen and stomach.
It is important to note that one should not be greedy with medication. Whether it is Huoxiang Zhengqi, Baoji Wan, or Xiangsha Yangwei Wan, as long as you feel the symptoms have eased, you can stop taking them. If you are unsure about your condition, be sure to consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Under the guidance of a professional doctor's syndrome differentiation, use medication reasonably in combination with your own constitution.
