Does drinking boiled water help remove dampness from the body?
Disease description:
I haven't done any heavy work, but I feel very weak, suffer from insomnia and frequent dreams at night, and have poor appetite. After a medical checkup, the doctor said I have excessive dampness in my body. I'm wondering, can drinking hot water help remove dampness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Drinking hot water can help remove dampness from the body. Drinking an appropriate amount of hot water after exercise is also a way to promote sweating and eliminate dampness. However, drinking hot water alone has limited effect if you're trying to remove dampness. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, Ren Shen Jian Pi Wan, Shi Du Qing Jiao Nang, and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan may be taken to regulate the condition. Specifically, treatment should follow the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner. While taking medication, it's important to control your diet—avoid spicy or sweet foods. For breakfast and dinner, red bean and job's tears porridge (adzuki bean and coix seed porridge) is recommended, as it has a dampness-removing effect.
