Yin deficiency and dampness-heat can be manifested as hot flashes and night sweating (sweating abnormally after going to sleep, and the sweating stops after waking up), dry throat and mouth, bitter and sticky mouth, etc. Generally speaking, Chinese medicines for regulating Yin deficiency and dampness-heat include Huangdi Nourishing Yin Granules, Sanguin Capsules, and Bead Hepatite Tablets.
It has the effect of nourishing Yin and moistening the lung, clearing heat and inducing dampness, cooling blood and activating collaterals. It is used for acne caused by internal dampness-heat, deficiency of lung and kidney yin, and blood-heat stasis. It is not suitable for pregnant women.
2. Sanjin Capsule, Chinese patent medicine. It is composed of gold cherry root, goat’s mouth, sarsaparilla, Centella asiatica, and golden vine. It has the functions of detoxifying and clearing heat, relieving drenching and diuresis, and benefiting the kidney.
It is mostly used for short and red urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow color), dampness and heat in the lower Jiao, pyelonephritis, gonorrhea and astringent pain, urinary tract infection, cystitis, which is the evidence of kidney deficiency and dampness-heat downstream (dampness and heat invading the intestinal tract, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.). This product is forbidden for pregnant women.
3. Bead Hepatite Tablet, Chinese patent medicine name. It is made up of Cordyceps Sinensis, Green Leaf Gallbladder, Astragalus and Licorice. It has the effect of clearing away heat and inducing dampness, benefiting qi and strengthening liver. It is used in treating distension and pain in the chest and ribs caused by spleen deficiency and dampness-heat, tiredness and weakness, and loose stools (thin and unformed feces). Hepatitis B with the above symptoms. Caution should be exercised for those with severe stomach problems.
The above medications are for reference only, and are contraindicated for those who are allergic to the above medications. It is recommended that those who suffer from yin deficiency and dampness-heat should consult a doctor in a timely manner and choose medication under the guidance of a physician.