Methods to resolve internal water-dampness: from causes to conditioning

Internal water-dampness is a common pathological concept in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the imbalance of water-liquid metabolism in the body, which leads to the retention of dampness and turbidity, leading to symptoms such as edema, fatigue, and thick and greasy tongue coating. Resolve needs fromStrengthen the spleen, remove dampness, warm yang and diuresis, adjust dietStart from three aspects, with clear priorities:Strengthen the spleenAs the root, medicinal materials such as Poria cocos and Atractylodes macrocephala;DiureticAs supplements, such as Coix Seed and Alisma;living habitsKey to long-term conditioning. The specific methods and precautions will be detailed below.

1. Strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: the root cause of the disease

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen controls transportation and transformation", and internal water-dampness is often caused by spleen deficiency and failure to do its job. Commonly usedFour Gentlemen Soup(Ginseng, Atractylodes, Poria, Licorice) orShenling Baizhu PowderStrengthen the spleen and resolve dampness. You can eat spleen-tonifying foods such as yam and lotus seeds on a daily basis to avoid cold, greasy food that aggravates moisture. People with mild dampness can take Poria porridge (15 grams of Poria + 50 grams of japonica rice) in the morning and evening, and the effect can be seen for a week.

2. Warming yang and diluting water: assisting in dehumidification

If the dampness accumulates into phlegm or is accompanied by cold limbs, it is necessary to addWarming medicineSuch as cinnamon twigs and dried ginger, combined with diuretic and dampness-removing ingredientsWulingsan(Polyporus, Alisma, etc.). Moxibustion on the Guanyuan and Zusanli acupoints can also promote water and fluid metabolism. Note: The method of warming Yang should be used with caution in patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire, and treatment based on syndrome differentiation is required. Drinkable in summerRed bean and barley water(30 grams of red beans + 30 grams of barley cooked in water), but barley is cool in nature and should not be used by pregnant women.

3. Life conditioning: Consolidate the curative effect

Avoid being in a humid environment for a long time, and do appropriate exercise (such as Baduanjin) to promote circulation of Qi. Eat less salt and less sugar, avoid beer, fat and sweet taste. Soaking your feet at night (adding mugwort leaves or ginger) can induce the downward flow of dampness. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical treatment. Chinese patent medicines such asHuoxiang Zhengqi Capsules(Patchouli, Atractylodes, etc.) have a significant effect on summer heat dampness, but you need to follow the doctor's advice.

Summary and Notes

Resolve internal water needsTaking into account both specimens and specimens, combining drugs with life intervention. Those with spleen deficiency should focus on replenishing the spleen, those with cold-dampness should warm the yang, and those with damp-heat should clear away heat and remove dampness (such as Yinchenhao Decoction). Long-term conditioning needs to be personalized and blind medication should be avoided. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in time.

Quote sources:

1. "Huangdi Neijing·Suwen"-Water and Moisture Metabolism Theory
2. Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" - Explanation of Wuling Powder Prescription
3. Modern application reference: "Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine" (People's Medical Publishing House)
4. Product data source: National Medical Products Administration filing information