What can you eat to remove dampness?

Dec 26, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Because my body has always had dampness, I've been checked many times and would also like to pay more attention to my diet. I'd like to ask, what can I eat to help remove dampness?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
To remove dampness, you can consume the following medications or foods: First, coix seed (yi yi ren), which helps strengthen the spleen and has certain effects in eliminating dampness and reducing swelling. Second, red beans, which have diuretic and laxative properties and can effectively reduce edema. Third, mung beans, which help promote urination and remove dampness. Fourth, winter melon, which has effects of clearing heat, promoting urination, reducing swelling, and eliminating dampness. Fifth, celery, which effectively clears dampness from the body and helps treat obesity caused by dampness.