What are the methods to remove dampness from the body?
Disease description:
A friend said cupping can remove dampness from the body—is that true? Are there other methods as well? I'd like to know what ways there are to eliminate internal dampness.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
To remove dampness from the body, traditional Chinese medicine can be taken orally, and cupping therapy is also effective. Dietary therapies for eliminating dampness are available as well, such as consuming coix seed (yi yi ren), lotus seed (qian shi), fried Chinese yam (shan yao), eulalia grass (pei lan), patchouli (huo xiang), poria (fu ling), and tangerine peel (chen pi). Coix seed promotes diuresis and helps expel dampness from the body. After cupping, pores open up, allowing internal dampness to exit through the skin. However, to prevent cold pathogens from entering the body, avoid exposure to drafts.
