How to Regulate Yang Deficiency with Heavy Dampness

If you frequently experience symptoms such as halitosis (bad breath), dry mouth, fatigue, excessive phlegm, coughing, or general weakness in daily life, special attention is warranted. These are not normal phenomena; rather, they commonly stem from an excess of dampness (dampness accumulation) within the body. Excessive internal dampness significantly impairs health and must be addressed using appropriate methods to eliminate the surplus dampness. So, how should one manage yang deficiency accompanied by severe dampness?

How to Manage Yang Deficiency with Severe Dampness

Yang deficiency with severe dampness can be managed through medication, dietary adjustments, and physical exercise. This condition reflects an internal accumulation of cold-dampness. Medication is a common approach—herbal formulas that warm yang and resolve dampness are widely used, such as Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite Decoction for Regulating the Middle) and Shen Ling Baizhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder). These prescriptions must be selected and administered based on the patient’s specific symptoms and clinical signs. Secondly, dietary therapy plays a vital role: consuming foods that strengthen the body and dispel dampness—such as pork, beef, lamb, and chicken—is beneficial.

Individuals with yang deficiency and severe dampness may moderately consume leeks. Adding Poria (Fuling) and other dampness-resolving herbs to soups or stews also helps warm yang and dispel dampness. Additionally, regular physical exercise effectively eliminates cold-damp pathogens—particularly cold-dampness—with notably favorable results. Exercise promotes vascular circulation and restores normal blood flow, thereby significantly improving overall constitution.

In daily life, maintain disciplined eating habits: avoid spicy, stimulating, or overly rich foods; refrain from overeating or binge eating; and ensure adequate rest by avoiding late-night activities. We hope this information proves helpful to you.