Chinese medicine believes that there is often moisture in the human body. When there is too much moisture, it will aggravate the moisture in the body and affect the health. Dryness of TCM means that excess moisture in the body can be effectively removed and the balance of the body can be adjusted through dryness of TCM. Traditional Chinese medicine for eliminating dampness is often used to treat diseases and dampness in damp heat constitution, such as eczema, damp phlegm and joint pain.

Commonly used Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness include hawthorn, lotus leaf, Poria, Alisma orientalis, plantain and so on. These traditional Chinese medicines can help eliminate the moisture in patients and promote the metabolism of water in the body through different functions. For example, hawthorn has the effects of promoting digestion and eliminating dampness, resolving phlegm and strengthening the spleen, Poria can promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and regulate stomach dryness and dampness, while Alisma orientalis can promote diuresis and seep dampness.

Although traditional Chinese medicine for eliminating dampness has a certain effect in treating diseases with excessive dampness, it should also be paid attention to when it is used, especially for people with weak constitution and insufficient qi and blood. Long-term and large-scale use of traditional Chinese medicine for drying dampness may have some negative effects on the body, such as diarrhea, dry mouth, dry skin and other symptoms. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor before using dampness-removing Chinese medicine to ensure that it is used under the guidance of a doctor, so as to achieve good therapeutic effect.