Why does drinking dampness-removing tea cause dry mouth and throat?
Disease description:
I've noticed that I have a relatively high level of dampness in my body. Recently, I've been drinking herbal tea for removing dampness, but afterward I always feel dry mouth and throat. Why does this tea for eliminating dampness cause dryness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Dry mouth and throat after drinking dampness-removing tea may be caused by the following reasons:
1. Nature of the herbs: Dampness-removing teas are often relatively cooling in nature. Excessive consumption may impair the spleen's yang qi, leading to deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, which in turn causes dry mouth and throat.
2. Individual health condition: If a person already has underlying conditions such as spleen deficiency, excessive liver fire, or lung heat, consuming dampness-removing tea may exacerbate these imbalances. For example, spleen deficiency may worsen due to the tea's properties, resulting in dry mouth and throat; individuals with excessive liver or lung fire may experience further depletion of body fluids, thereby intensifying symptoms.
3. Side effects: Long-term or excessive use of dampness-removing tea may deplete yin fluids, leading to yin deficiency, which can manifest as dry mouth and throat.
When consuming dampness-removing tea, it is important to use it in moderation and consider one’s individual constitution and health status. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical advice is recommended.
