What causes body dampness

Body dampness, that is, excessive moisture in the body, is a common physical condition in traditional Chinese medicine, which is mainly caused by the combined action of multiple factors.

1. The main causes of body dampness

1. Lack of exercise: Long-term lack of exercise leads to moisture accumulation in the body, which is manifested by a heavy body and weakness in the limbs.

2. Improper diet: Frequent consumption of cold, greasy, salty and sweet foods affects the digestion and absorption function of the gastrointestinal tract and provides opportunities for the invasion of dampness evil.

3. Excessive drinking: Alcohol can promote dampness. Long-term excessive drinking can damage health and increase the humidity in the body.

4. Insufficient Qi and blood: Insufficient Qi and blood in the human body weakens the functions of the internal organs, leading to the accumulation of water and the formation of moisture.

5. Environmental factors: Living in a humid environment for a long time, or often contacting water without paying attention to drying it in time, can also easily lead to body dampness.

2. Drug treatment and conditioning

For body dampness, traditional Chinese medicine often uses methods such as strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, clearing away heat and diuresis. Commonly used drugs include:

1. Shenling Atractylodes Granules: used for weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, loose stools and diarrhea. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi.

2. Wuling Powder: Mainly used to treat symptoms such as poor gasification of the bladder, poor urination caused by water and moisture cohesion, edema and abdominal distension.

3. Longdan Xiegan Decoction: It has the effect of clearing the liver and gallbladder and removing dampness and heat. It is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, red eyes, tinnitus and deafness caused by dampness and heat in the liver and gallbladder.

In addition to drug treatment, adjusting eating habits and increasing outdoor exercise are also important ways to improve body moisture. Avoid eating cold, raw and cold foods, choose foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, radish, etc., and perform appropriate aerobic exercise, such as Tai Chi, jogging, etc., which can help promote the circulation of qi and blood and remove dampness.