How to regulate excessive stomach fire and liver fire with spleen deficiency and a cold-damp constitution
Disease description:
I sweat excessively and easily, and a TCM practitioner told me I have excessive stomach fire and liver fire, as well as spleen deficiency with dampness and cold in the body. I'd like to know how to regulate these imbalances—excessive stomach and liver fire, spleen deficiency, and damp-cold condition.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
For excessive stomach and liver fire accompanied by spleen deficiency and a cold, damp constitution, treatment with Chinese patent medicine or herbal decoctions can be pursued under the guidance of TCM syndrome differentiation. For excessive liver fire, formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Gentiana Liver-Draining Pills) may be used. For spleen and stomach weakness, herbs that support gastrointestinal health—such as Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) or Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder)—can be selected. Individuals with deficient constitutions and excess dampness may benefit from consuming foods like ginger, red dates, or teas made from Job's tears and red beans. Additionally, it is important to maintain regular sleep habits by going to bed early and rising early, avoiding late nights, ensuring healthy rest, and engaging in moderate exercise to boost immunity.
