In traditional Chinese medicine theory, "dampness" is a persistent "invisible health killer" that quietly accumulates in the body, leading to various discomforts over time. This year has also seen frequent rainfall, with high air humidity saturation, making the body prone to fatigue. Many people often feel: lacking interest in doing anything, still feeling tired after waking up, having no appetite for food, feeling unsatisfied no matter what they drink, and frequently having loose stools. A significant number of people also suffer from athlete's foot and eczema, all of which indicate excessive dampness in the body.
Here I will introduce a basic formula for dispelling dampness. It can both replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, addressing both the symptoms and the root cause to eliminate stubborn dampness. It is suitable for slow conditioning and long-term use. This formula isFour Gentlemen DecoctionIt consists of four herbs, namely ginseng, atractylodes, poria, and licorice.
The medicinal efficacy of Sijunzi Decoction
GinsengIt can energize the spleen and stomach, giving them the strength to transform dampness.
Atractylodes macrocephalaIt can both tonify the spleen qi with ginseng and specifically dry dampness and stop sweating.
PoriaIt can expel excess dampness from the body through urine while helping to calm your restless mind
honey-fried licorice rootIt can harmonize the properties of the other three herbs, making the entire formula gentle and non-irritating, and long-term use is less likely to harm the spleen and stomach.
However, it should be noted that removing dampness is not something that can be achieved instantly; it requires patient regulation. If you have been troubled by dampness for a long time, it is essential to seek guidance from a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Based on individual conditions, adjust the prescription and use medication according to syndrome differentiation for regulation. Do not blindly follow trends.
