Heart governing sweat-a physiological term. Refers to sweat as one of the five fluids, belonging to the heart. On the Nine Needles of Lingshu: "Heart governs sweat, ... and these five fluids are also produced." Sweat and blood are homologous. Clinically, hyperhidrosis is related to the heart, such as heart yin deficiency, heart fire disturbance, night sweats, etc. Yang deficiency of heart, weakness of defending yang, spontaneous sweating; Sweating can also be seen when the heart is hot; Sweating too much will cause Yang to die of grief; When you are tired, every time you see sweat like oil. Therefore, there is a saying that "sweat is the liquid of the heart" and "those who take blood have no sweat and those who take sweat have no blood".

Summer belongs to fire, and the heart and small intestine form the heart system, which belongs to fire. People's heart is also the most prosperous, which is a critical period for nourishing the heart. Summer is the season of growth, and the heart fire needs to burn more vigorously to promote metabolism. Heart fire is flourishing, people's blood circulation is accelerated, sweating is more, and the burden on the heart is heavier. Why do people take a nap in summer? Because a nap is the most nutritious. Afternoon is the time when human qi and blood run the heart meridian. At this time, you can take a rest and raise your heart. Therefore, the elderly had better take a nap every day to protect their hearts. If you are young, it doesn't matter if you don't take a nap at ordinary times, but it's best to try to sleep for a while in summer, even if you take a nap at your desk.

In traditional culture, it is the same to do things in moderation and sweat! Sweating is normal, but if it happens too much, there will be problems. I wish you a speedy recovery!