Is it effective to take Shimao Qing Capsules for dampness accumulation?

Aug 12, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Sun Lianqing

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, Xiduqing Capsules are a type of traditional Chinese medicine primarily used to clear heat, promote diuresis, resolve toxins, and reduce swelling. They are commonly prescribed for skin itching, eczema, and other conditions caused by the accumulation of damp-heat. Whether Xiduqing Capsules can be used to treat excessive dampness should be determined based on the patient's specific symptoms and physical condition. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention and have the condition assessed and medication prescribed under the guidance of a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

Generally speaking, Shiduqing Capsules are a type of traditional Chinese medicine primarily used for clearing heat, promoting diuresis, detoxification, and reducing swelling. They are commonly used to treat skin itching, eczema, and other conditions caused by damp-heat accumulation. Whether Shiduqing Capsules can be used for treating excessive dampness depends on the patient's specific symptoms and constitution. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical advice and have medications evaluated and prescribed under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If excessive dampness presents with dry, flaky, itchy skin along with symptoms of blood deficiency such as pallor, dizziness, and palpitations, it can be diagnosed as blood deficiency with wind-dryness syndrome. Taking Shiduqing Capsules may have a certain regulatory effect. The Rehmannia and Angelica in its formulation nourish blood and moisten dryness, while Sophora and Dictamnus relieve wind and itching, making them suitable for these symptoms and helping alleviate skin discomfort caused by dampness.

If excessive dampness presents as heavy limbs, abdominal distension, loose stools, thick greasy tongue coating, and there are no obvious symptoms of blood deficiency, it belongs to the syndrome types of damp-heat or cold-dampness, in which case Shiduqing Capsules are not suitable. At this point, the medication's effects do not match the condition, making it ineffective in specifically eliminating dampness from the body. Blind consumption may delay appropriate treatment and even burden the body further.

During medication, maintain a light diet and avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods. Those allergic to any component of this product should not take it, and people with allergic constitutions should use it cautiously. Children, pregnant women, lactating women, and individuals with chronic diseases such as hypertension and heart disease should take this medication under a doctor's guidance. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for some time, seek timely medical advice to adjust the treatment plan.

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How to manage cold body constitution and lower body weight gain

Consume more ingredients that can warm yang and remove dampness, such as red adzuki beans, poria, ginger, lamb, and yam. Add warming seasonings like pepper and cinnamon during cooking. Avoid raw, cold, and sweet greasy foods to reduce dampness accumulation. Promote circulation and remove dampness through diet to warm and疏通 (unblock) the lower limb meridians. Choose lower limb-targeted exercises such as squats, lunges, stair climbing, and rope skipping, 3-4 times per week, each session lasting about 30 minutes.

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What to Eat for Dampness Accumulation (Dampness Excess) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Under normal circumstances, individuals with excessive dampness in the body can generally improve their condition by consuming foods such as coix seed, red beans, wax gourd (winter melon), Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), and water caltrop (Euryale ferox). Additionally, medications such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan, and Ping Wei San may be taken under a physician's guidance. If concerns persist, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. To better manage excessive dampness, one should maintain a light and清淡 diet in daily life.

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What is the most effective medication for dampness syndrome?

Generally speaking, there is no specific medication that can be considered the most effective for "dampness accumulation." Dampness accumulation is often related to weakened function of the spleen and stomach in transforming and transporting fluids, leading to stagnation of dampness within the body. Treatment typically follows the principles of eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen, warming yang to resolve dampness, etc. Medications such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui (Agastache Wholesome Qi Water), Shenling Baizhu San (Ginseng and Atractylodes Powder), Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Processed Aconite Restoring the Middle Pill), Xiangsha Liujun Wan (Cardamom and Sand仁 Six Gentlemen Pill), and Pingwei San (Harmonizing Stomach Powder) are commonly effective in alleviating dampness accumulation.

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What medicine should be taken for spleen deficiency and excessive dampness?

Under normal circumstances, patients with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness can use medications for regulation under the guidance of a physician. Commonly used medications include Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan, Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Gui Pi Wan, and Ping Wei Wan. In addition, other suitable medications may also be used under the guidance of a physician. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to maintaining a light diet in daily life.