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Herbs that Drain Dampness

Dampness conditions such as edema, thin phlegm, and damp heat conditions are treated by these herbs.

Ze Xie (Alisma) promotes urination and is effective for dampness in the lower jiao, especially damping heat conditions.

The main characteristic of herbs used to treat lynn syndrome is promoting urination and often treating damp heat conditions.

Di Fu Zi (Kochia Fruit) can be used internally for lynn syndrome and externally as a wash for damp heat skin problems.

Han Fang Ji (Stephania Root) treats hot Bi syndrome by expelling wind-damp.

Fu Ling (Poria) promotes urination, leeches out dampness, and calms the Shen.

Herbs that drain dampness promote urination to eliminate dampness from the body.

From a biomedical perspective, these herbs act as diuretics.

Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears) also tonifies Spleen Qi and treats Bi syndrome and clears pus.

Deng Xin Cao (Lampwick Herb) promotes urination, reduces edema, and is used to treat childhood sleep disorders due to heart-kidney miscommunication.

Bi Xie (Fish Poison Yam) is suitable for treating cloudy urine associated with lynn syndrome.

Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia) is the number one herb for treating jaundice and can handle both yin and yang types.

Wu Ling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) treats edema due to spleen qi deficiency and includes Fu Ling and Zhu Ling.

Che Qian Zi (Plantain Seed) clears liver heat to brighten the eyes, in addition to promoting urination and draining damp heat.

Herbs that drain dampness use a bland flavor to promote urination, whereas herbs that clear heat and dry dampness use a bitter flavor.