If the tongue is still yellow after taking 3 weeks of Dispelling Dampness Granules, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, as the yellow tongue may be due to incomplete elimination of heat in the body, and it is necessary to choose heat-cleansing and detoxifying medicines according to the accompanying symptoms.
Dispel dampness granules have the effect of clearing away heat and dampness, invigorating the spleen and stomach, and can be used to treat body weight, dullness (no appetite, less food), loose stools (stools are thin and not shaped), and slightly yellowish tongue coating caused by dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach. The drug may have adverse reactions such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, the drug is contraindicated in diabetics and used with caution in pregnant women.
If there is no significant improvement in the yellowing of the tongue, it is recommended to stop taking the medicine and take other traditional Chinese medicines that emphasize on clearing heat and removing toxins according to the accompanying symptoms. For example, if the liver is on fire, take Longdian Diarrhea Liver Pill; if the stomach is on fire, use Huanglian Qingguan Pill; if the Sanjiao is on fire, take Niu Huang Xieyu Pill. In daily life, the diet should be light, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food.
Dispel dampness granules need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor, not self-medication.