What to do about dampness-induced arthritis

Patients need to determine whether arthritis may develop based on the level of dampness in the body and receive appropriate treatment accordingly. If dampness reaches level three and affects the bones, arthritis is more likely to occur. In daily life, drinking herbal infusions that help remove dampness and clear heat—such as coix seed (yi yi ren), bitter buckwheat, and tangerine peel (chen pi)—can provide relief. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as moxibustion, acupuncture, and massage can be regularly used to eliminate dampness.