What Chinese patent medicine should be taken for internal accumulation of dampness and heat?
Aug 26, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Si Miao Wan contains ingredients such as Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bai), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Cang Zhu), Coicis Semen (Yi Yi Ren), and others. It clears heat and removes dampness, and is suitable for conditions such as joint and bone pain, redness and swelling of the feet and knees, and short, dark urine caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat. It can alleviate limb discomfort caused by downward invasion of damp-heat and should be taken according to the recommended dosage. Lian Pu Yin consists of Magnoliae Cortex (Hou Pu), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huang Lian), and Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Shi Chang Pu), among other ingredients. It clears heat, transforms dampness, regulates qi, and harmonizes the middle jiao.
To improve internal accumulation of damp-heat, commonly used patent Chinese medicines include Simiao Wan, Lianpu Yin, Babao Heji, Ganlu Xiaodu Wan, and Liuyi San. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Simiao Wan: Contains Phellodendron bark, Atractylodes, Coix seed, and other ingredients. It clears heat and removes dampness, suitable for symptoms such as pain in the muscles and bones, red and swollen legs and knees, short and dark urine caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat. It can relieve limb discomfort caused by downward invasion of damp-heat and should be taken according to the recommended dosage.
2. Lianpu Yin: Composed of Magnolia bark, Coptis, Sweetflag rhizome, and other ingredients. It clears heat, transforms dampness, regulates qi, and harmonizes the middle jiao. It is suitable for abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, and yellow urine caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat. It can improve digestive discomfort caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach and should be taken as directed or according to a physician's advice.
3. Babao Heji: Contains ingredients such as Dianthus, Plantago seed, and Talc. It clears heat, promotes urination, and relieves urinary blockage. It is commonly used for symptoms such as short and dark urine, painful and difficult urination, dry mouth and throat caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat. It can alleviate symptoms of damp-heat obstructing the urinary system, and changes in urination should be monitored during use.
4. Ganlu Xiaodu Wan: Contains Talc, Capillaris, Sweetflag rhizome, and other ingredients. It has the effects of aromatic dampness-resolving, clearing heat, and detoxifying. It is suitable for symptoms such as fever, fatigue, chest tightness, abdominal distension, jaundice, and short, dark urine caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat. It can regulate the balance of damp-heat in the body and should be used under professional guidance.
5. Liuyi San: Main ingredients are Talc and Licorice. It clears summerheat and removes dampness, suitable for cases of internal damp-heat combined with summerheat pathogenic factors. Symptoms include fever, irritability, thirst, difficult urination, diarrhea, etc. It can assist in eliminating damp-heat from the body and the suitability of symptoms should be confirmed before taking the medication.
When taking patent Chinese medicines, it is necessary to first confirm that the symptoms correspond to internal accumulation of damp-heat; medications should not be taken arbitrarily. If discomfort worsens or symptoms do not improve after taking the medication, discontinue use and seek professional help. At the same time, maintain a light diet to aid recovery.
