How to Get Rid of Dampness (TCM Detox Guide)
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🌿 Practical TCM Methods for Expelling Dampness
I. Daily Habits for Dampness Prevention
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How to adjust and protect your living environment from dampness?
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What type of exercise helps expel dampness without harming Yang energy?
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“Sunbathing the back” — the simplest and most effective way to expel dampness
II. Classic TCM Dietary Remedies for Dampness (Full details available in the course)
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A bowl of ginger soup for dampness: dispels cold and damp, prevents colds after getting wet
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Adzuki Bean & Coix Seed Tea: clears heat and dampness, strengthens the Spleen and detoxifies
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Five-Bean Soup: gently removes dampness, clears heat and nourishes Kidneys without being too cooling
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Smilax (Tu Fu Ling) Bone Soup: clears heat, nourishes fluids, strengthens Spleen and removes damp
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Atractylodes & Winter Melon Pork Soup: relieves summer-heat, moistens lungs, promotes fluids and drains damp
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Dried ginger vs fresh ginger: which is better for cold and damp constitutions?
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Cinnamon powder: boosts Yang energy and improves circulation
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Can salt help expel dampness? — Learn how to “eat salt at the right time”
IV. Acupressure for Expelling Dampness
The No.1 daily acupoint for dampness removal — techniques include pressing and weight-bearing methods
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Typical Signs of Dampness in Late Spring and Early Summer
As late spring transitions into early summer, temperatures begin to rise and humidity increases—especially during rainy seasons or in damp southern regions. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is a time when the body is more vulnerable to "dampness", a heavy, turbid pathogenic factor that disrupts energy flow (Qi) and weakens the Spleen’s digestive function. Dampness tends to linger and is often responsible for a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Below are the common signs that dampness may be accumulating in the body:
Physical Symptoms
General Heaviness and Fatigue
•Waking up feeling foggy, sluggish, or heavy-limbed •Low energy during the day; even mild activity feels exhausting •A sense of being “wrapped in a wet blanket,” especially in the morning
Digestive Issues (Spleen and Stomach Function)
•Poor appetite, bloating after meals, frequent belching •Loose or sticky stools that are difficult to flush •Sticky or coated feeling in the mouth, occasional nausea
Urination and Bowel Patterns
•Dark yellow or cloudy urine, often reduced in volume •Sticky or incomplete bowel movements that adhere to the toilet bowl
Tongue Diagnosis (Key TCM Indicator)
•Thick white or yellow greasy coating, indicating internal dampness •Swollen tongue body with scalloped edges (tooth marks), pointing to Spleen deficiency
Skin and External Signs
•Eczema, acne, or itchy rashes that flare up repeatedly •Blisters on fingers (dyshidrotic eczema) worsening in damp weather •Oily scalp or sticky, uncomfortable hair
Muscles and Joints
•Achy, heavy joints, especially worse on rainy or humid days •Stiffness in movement, particularly in the lower body •Mild swelling in eyelids, hands, or legs
Mental and Emotional Signs
In TCM, the Spleen governs thinking and focus. When dampness affects the Spleen, mental clarity and emotional stability may suffer: •Brain fog, poor concentration, frequent drowsiness •Low mood, irritability, emotional fatigue •Sluggish thinking, lack of motivation or initiative
Environmental Clues at Home
TCM teaches that “internal dampness is easily worsened by external dampness.” If your living space is humid, your body may also become more damp-prone: •Damp walls, sticky floors, or a musty smell indoors •Clothes take longer to dry or develop mildew odor •Dry goods or bread mold quickly or spoil easily