In traditional Chinese medicine theory, there are six substances known as the "six exogenous pathogenic factors" that are considered to be the root cause of discomfort in the human body. These substances are wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. Among them, dampness is particularly harmful. When the body is excessively damp, it can not only lead to problems such as arthritis and rheumatism but also greatly increase the risk of serious illnesses such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Therefore, timely removal of dampness is an important means of maintaining health. So how can you determine if you have excessive dampness in your body?
Wake-up State
You can effectively determine if you have excessive dampness by observing your state upon waking up. As the saying goes, "dampness wraps around you." If you have excessive dampness, this feeling will be particularly apparent when you wake up. Your body will feel as if it is being held back by chains, making it difficult to get up immediately. After struggling to get up, you will also feel tired all over, with a heavy head and a constant feeling of sleepiness.
Mental State
If your body is excessively damp, not only will you feel heavy-headed after waking up, but this feeling of fatigue will persist for a long time. Your mental state will also become listless, as if you haven't fully woken up.
Tongue State
Under normal circumstances, a person's tongue should be pale red with a thin layer of white coating. If you have excessive dampness, your tongue will appear larger and darker in color. The coating on your tongue will change from pale white to milky white or yellow, and you may also experience a sticky sensation.
Bowel Movement State
Under normal circumstances, a person's stool should be neither too dry nor too wet and should be well-formed. Once you have excessive dampness, your stool will become sticky and unformed, and it may stick to the toilet bowl and not flush properly.
Body Condition
When there is excessive dampness in the body, it can cause swelling, especially in the lower limbs.
When you experience these symptoms, it is important to promptly remove dampness. What is a convenient and effective way to do so? Look no further than dietary therapy. Below, we recommend a dampness-removing food ingredient called "Euryale ferox".
Euryale ferox is a food ingredient that can be used medicinally as well. In terms of consumption, it is often combined with items like water chestnuts, lotus root, and water caltrop, collectively known as the "eight immortals of water". In terms of traditional Chinese medicine, Euryale ferox is considered to have a sweet taste and a neutral nature, and it is believed to have the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, as well as removing dampness and stopping abnormal vaginal discharge. It is a valuable ingredient for removing dampness. Below are a few dietary therapy methods using Euryale ferox.
Euryale ferox and Lotus Seed Porridge
Lotus seeds are similar in appearance and have similar effects to Euryale ferox. When combined, they have a more significant effect in removing dampness. The method is also very simple. First, prepare an appropriate amount of Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, and rice. Wash and drain the ingredients, then add them to a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Cook over low heat until the ingredients are soft and sticky, then turn off the heat and serve.
Euryale ferox Soy Milk
The method for making Euryale ferox soy milk is very simple. Just add an appropriate amount of Euryale ferox to soybeans when making soy milk and blend them together in a soy milk maker. This not only makes the taste more nutritious but also helps to remove dampness.
If you are troubled by dampness, you must try these two dietary therapy methods.
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