Yellow and greasy tongue moss is usually caused by excessive dampness. To treat excessive dampness, you can take proprietary Chinese medicines that have the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness (by tonifying the spleen to expel dampness), aromatizing dampness, and clearing away heat and diuresis (by removing heat and dampness from the body). Strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness: Chinese patent medicines for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness include Ginseng Ling and Atractylodes Macrocephalae Granules, which can strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, benefit the lung qi, and help to improve the symptoms of weakness of the limbs, shortness of breath and coughing, and weakness of the spleen and stomach. The precautions for Ginseng and Atractylodes Granules are: avoid taking it if you have diarrhea with irregular bowel movement and a feeling of falling down in the anus. When taking this medicine should not be taken at the same time to take quinquefolium, five spirit fat, soap pods or their preparations. It is not advisable to drink tea and eat radish to avoid affecting the efficacy of the drug. It should not be taken together with cold and flu medicines. Aromatizing Dampness: Chinese patent medicines that aromatize dampness usually include Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill, which can aromatize dampness, detoxify the surface of dampness (relieving evil qi from external sensations and getting rid of dampness in the body), and regulate qi and zhong (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach, so as to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth). Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan is effective in the treatment of exogenous summer heat, exogenous summer heat and abdominal distension. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product and should be used with caution by allergic persons. Diet should be light during the medication. Clearing heat and dampness: Chinese patent medicines for clearing heat and dampness usually include Ermiao Pill, which can play the role of clearing heat and dampness, and has better efficacy in the treatment of scrotal eczema, ringworm, dermatitis and other diseases. Allergic to this product is prohibited, allergic people should be cautious. Avoid smoking, alcohol, spicy, greasy and fishy food during the medication. It is recommended that patients with yellowish moss on the root of the tongue seek medical attention, identify the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid delaying the condition.