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What are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to eliminate moisture in the body?
The methods of eliminating dampness in traditional Chinese medicine include dietotherapy, cupping and moxibustion.

1, diet:

Coix seed can eliminate edema and other symptoms, in addition, it can also strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, relax tendons and remove arthralgia, and also clear away heat and discharge pus. If barley and red beans are cooked with water, they can not only effectively remove moisture, but also have diuretic effect.

2. Cupping:

Cupping is a common method of eliminating dampness in traditional Chinese medicine. This method has the functions of regulating the balance of yin and yang, relieving fatigue and strengthening the body, so it can also achieve the purpose of strengthening the body resistance and eliminating evil.

3. Moxibustion:

Moxibustion is carried out through Folium Artemisiae Argyi, which tastes bitter and pungent. It is one of the more representative drugs in traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of warming meridians to stop bleeding, dispelling cold and relieving pain. Moxibustion can warm meridians, activate qi and promote blood circulation, dispel cold and remove dampness, preserve health and eliminate dampness, which is very effective.

Moisture in the body is mostly caused by eating cold drinks, gluttony of cold fruits and vegetables and other cold things, which damage the human yang. Under normal circumstances, the human body has the ability to naturally adjust the changes of external temperature and humidity. However, some people's health is affected by poor health, diseases or living habits, resulting in imbalance of water regulation system in the body and inability to discharge water.