Too much dampness in the human body can be regulated with Chinese medicine, commonly used medicines include Xiangsha Liujun Pill and Qinghe Expecting Dampness Granules.
Patients with too much dampness commonly suffer from poor appetite, dizziness, fatigue, sticky stools or diarrhea.
Xiangsha Liujun Pills, composed of wood sorrel, sand nuts, codonopsis, atractylodes macrocephala (fried), poria, roasted licorice, tangerine peel, and half-summer (made from ginger). It is used for dyspepsia caused by spleen deficiency and Qi stagnation, belching (burping) with little food, epigastric (abdominal) distension, and loose stools. Not to be taken by pregnant women.
Clearing Heat and Dispelling Dampness Granules, composed of Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, Rhizoma Pinelliae, Rhizoma Gangmai, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Chrysanthemum, and Pericarpium Citriodora. It has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, benefiting qi and generating fluid (promoting fluid production by tonifying qi). It is used for treating fatigue of limbs, loss of appetite, body heat and dry mouth caused by summer dampness. Not recommended for diabetic patients.
Patients with too much dampness are advised to seek medical advice promptly. If medication is needed, it should be identified by a doctor and standardized treatment should be followed.