Herbal Remedies for Dispelling Cold and Dampness

Chinese herbal remedies for dispelling cold dampness include Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, Qiang Wu Sheng Dampness Tang and Wu Tou Tang. 1. Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang: It has the efficacy of warming yang and resolving phlegm-drinking (warming the yang qi in the body to promote the metabolism of water and fluid), in addition to strengthening the spleen and inducing dampness. Therefore, it can treat phlegm-drinking (a pathological product formed as a result of the impaired metabolism of water and fluid) with deficiency of yang, which can be seen in symptoms such as fullness in the chest and ribs and shortness of breath. Note that this formula should not be used in cases where heat is transformed by drinking. 2. Qiangwu Sheng Dampness Tang: It has the effect of dispelling wind and winning dampness, and can also relieve pain. Therefore, it can be used to treat paralysis with wind-dampness on the surface, which can be seen in shoulder and back pain and lumbar spine pain. Contraindications and precautions are not clear. 3. Wu Tou Tang: It has the effect of warming the meridians and dispersing cold (warming the meridians of the human body and getting rid of the cold in the body), in addition, it has the effect of removing dampness and promoting paralysis. Therefore, it can be used for the treatment of cold and damp paralyzed joints, which can be seen in the symptoms of cold pain in bones and joints and unfavorable flexion and extension. First-aid measures should be taken immediately in case of rapid heartbeat and intermittent pulse after taking the medicine. When using the medicine, it is necessary to be guided by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to use the medicine, do not use the medicine arbitrarily, so as to avoid adverse consequences.