Herbs That Drain Dampness herbs traditional chinese medicine
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Herbs That Drain Dampness
Function Overview
There are two main types of dampness:
Accumulation of fluids in the body - edema, congested fluids (respiratory and digestive system).
These herbs are good for edema below the waist in the lower extremities.
Acute edema should be combined with herbs that release the exterior.
Chronic edema should be combined with herbs that tonify qi and yang of spleen and kidneys.
Dampness complicated with heat - combine with clearing damp-heat herbs.
Heat signs of fever, burning sensation, yellow discharges with stagnation symptoms of distention and fullness.
Lin syndrome (painful urination), Shi Wen (warm febrile disease), damp sores and jaundice all fit under this category.
The main method of treatment is to increase the production of urine.
Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and/or depleted fluids.