Damp-heat constitution is a common type of constitution in which the human body is biased due to the internalization of damp-heat. The main characteristics of the face dirt and greasy, moss yellow greasy, etc..
Damp-heat constitution is a classification of Chinese medicine based on the characteristics and performance of the human body. The main features are oily face, heavy and sleepy body, yellow and greasy moss, and so on. The following Chinese medicines are commonly used for treatment according to the different types of symptoms.
1. Si Miao Pill: It is composed of cypress, coix seed, atractylodes macrocephala, and hyssop, with the effect of clearing dampness and heat. It is used for paralysis caused by dampness-heat injection (dampness and heat invading the intestines, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.), which is characterized by redness and swelling of the feet and knees, as well as pain in the tendons and bones. It should be noted that pregnant women should be cautious.
2. Gentian Liver Pill: composed of gentian, Chaihu, Scutellaria and other traditional Chinese medicines, with the effect of clearing the liver and gallbladder and inducing dampness-heat. It is used for tinnitus and deafness caused by damp-heat of liver and gallbladder (damp-heat evils accumulated in the liver and gallbladder), pain in the ear, dystocia and bitterness in the mouth (pain in the area of dystocia and ribs and bitterness in the mouth). It should be noted that pregnant women, the elderly and infirm, people with loose stools should be cautious, and should not take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time during the period of taking the drug.
Although there is no clear adverse reaction to the above medicines, it is recommended to take the medicines under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner, and not to take the medicines on one’s own, in order to avoid delays in the condition or the occurrence of adverse reactions.