What is the best medication for damp-heat in the body?
Disease description:
I’ve recently been experiencing recurrent eczema on my back. After consulting a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, I was diagnosed with internal damp-heat. What is the best medication for treating internal damp-heat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Clinically, there is no single “best” medication for damp-heat accumulation in the body. Patients may benefit from taking herbs that clear heat, resolve toxicity, and eliminate damp-heat—under the guidance of a qualified physician. Commonly used formulas include Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver), Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng and Polyporus Powder), and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia and Coptis Decoction). During treatment, patients should avoid greasy, overly sweet, and spicy or irritating foods, and should also avoid prolonged exposure to hot, humid environments.
