Excessive Dampness in the Body: Causes and Dampness-Expelling Tea Recommendations

Many of us know that we have a lot of dampness in our bodies, but we don't know the reasons behind it. Especially in spring, when it's warm and cold, we often feel heavy in our heads, bloated in our chests and abdomen, and swollen in our lower limbs. These are all manifestations of excessive dampness in the body. To remove dampness, it is essential to first find the cause. What are the causes of excessive dampness in the body? How can we remove it? Below, I recommend several types of dampness-expelling tea to help everyone eliminate dampness in the body.

【Causes of Excessive Dampness in the Body】

1. Sedentary Lifestyle

Sitting still for long periods of time in the office without physical activity leads to slow metabolism and insufficient vitality, resulting in yang deficiency and an inability to eliminate dampness from the body.

2. Long-term Dieting

Not only overweight people, but also thin people can have dampness in their bodies. For example, if you rely on dieting to maintain your body, the "fire" in your body will not be strong because you lack the raw materials needed to produce the "flame."

3. Lack of Sleep

Insufficient sleep is a symptom of spleen deficiency. Being busy with work, socializing, and working overtime, if you don't get enough sleep, your vitality will be insufficient and dampness will accumulate.

4. Emotional Imbalances

Many people do not pay attention to controlling their emotions in their daily lives. This is particularly true for women. If you are often angry or emotionally unstable, it will lead to liver qi stagnation, affecting the circulation of qi in the body and preventing the elimination of dampness.

5. Heavy and Greasy Diet

Eating out regularly and indulging in heavy and greasy foods can cause bloating and inflammation in the stomach and intestines. Poor gastrointestinal function can also lead to problems with nutrient and water metabolism.

【4 Recommended Dampness-expelling Teas】

1. Barley Tea

Method: Soak barley in water and dry it in a cool place. Then, stir-fry the barley in a pot over low heat until it changes color and releases a fragrant smell. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Pour boiling water into the fried barley and simmer for about 15 minutes before turning off the heat. Now, it can be consumed.

Effect: Barley tea is a crop that has been exposed to sunlight and has a good effect in removing dampness from the body.

2. Bamboo Leaf Tea

Method: Take a small handful of bamboo leaf tea and add an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Pour boiling water over it and it can be consumed.

Effect: Bamboo leaf tea has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, and diuresis. After adding rock sugar, the brewed tea has a refreshing aroma, making it a great choice for relieving heat and removing dampness.

3. Chrysanthemum and Hawthorn Tea

Method: Take 5 grams of chrysanthemum, hawthorn, and honeysuckle each. Brew them with boiling water and drink when it reaches a warm temperature.

Effect: It has excellent effects in improving obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Drinking it regularly can effectively remove dampness from the body.

4. Tangerine Peel and Poria Tea

Method: Take 5 grams of poria and 2 grams of tangerine peel. Wash them and put them in a thermos. Pour hot water into the thermos and wait for 5 minutes before drinking.

Effect: It invigorates the spleen, eliminates dampness, transforms phlegm, and reduces weight.