What characteristics are symptoms of heavy moisture?

The following characteristics are symptoms of heavy moisture, such as: enlarged tongue, white and greasy tongue coating, yellow greasy tongue with tooth marks; rough, dry, itchy and dark yellow skin; sticky stools and short urination; loss of appetite, Nausea, feeling full, sticky and sweet mouth, etc. Next, we will discuss the topic from these aspects:

1. Fat tongue, greasy white or yellow tongue coating with tooth marks

The body is most moist. Mainly look at the tongue image. A fat tongue with tooth marks and a thick and greasy tongue coating indicates heavy moisture in the body.

The specific manifestations are: the tongue coating is white and thick and greasy, which indicates that the body is simply damp. If the tongue coating is yellow and thick, it indicates that there is dampness and heat in the body. You can see it when the tongue sticks out. The overall feeling is white, and there are serious tooth marks on both sides.

2. Rough, dry, itchy and dark yellow skin

High moisture in the body will cause rough, dry and itchy skin. This is because moisture affects the normal operation of the spleen and stomach, and then water becomes wet. The gas will stay in the skin, directly affecting the normal metabolism of the skin.

Dark complexion is also one of the symptoms of heavy moisture, because moisture disrupts the normal circulatory system, and some nutrients cannot be absorbed or digested. Finally, the whole person looks haggard and dark yellow. , no spirit.

3. Sticky stools and short urination

Normal stools are shaped like bananas. If the stools are loose for a long time, it is regarded as a pathological phenomenon. . Deficiency of spleen leads to dampness and turbidity in the middle burner, dampness and turbidity in the middle burner, and dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. Sometimes the transportation is not smooth. If the transportation is not achieved, the phenomenon of loose spleen will appear. Therefore, loose stools are related to moisture and are also moisture. One of the most important performances.

4. Loss of appetite, nausea, and feeling of fullness

In Chinese medicine, the spleen transports and transforms water and dampness, so the source of internal dampness is the spleen, and external dampness will affect The spleen and stomach, so when there is heavy moisture, some symptoms related to the spleen and stomach will appear, such as loss of appetite, nausea, full stomach, etc.

5. Mouth is sticky or sweet

One of the symptoms of a sticky or unpleasant mouth feeling, or an abnormal taste in the mouth, is mostly due to the internal disturbance of damp-heat and phlegm-heat in the spleen and stomach. , resulting in the spleen and stomach Yang Qi not being transformed, and the turbid Qi rising to the mouth.

Sweetness in the mouth is a symptom of traditional Chinese medicine, which means there is a sweet feeling in the mouth. If it is sweet and sticky, and the tongue coating is yellow and greasy, it is a sign of dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach. It is because the sweet taste enters the spleen and the spleen is weak, then the sweet taste will rise and there will be a sweet taste in the mouth.

After identifying several manifestations of heavy moisture, you can make adjustments through the following methods: acupoint massage and diet adjustment:

1. Acupoint massage Fenglong Points and Zusanli Point

1. Fenglong Point: Located on the anterolateral side of the calf, 8 inches above the tip of the lateral malleolus, two fingers transversely from the front edge of the tibia.

Massage method: Use the joint between your thumb or index finger to press the acupoint for 3 minutes, then rub the acupoint clockwise for about 5 minutes.

Efficacy: regulate spleen and stomach qi, remove dampness and resolve phlegm.

2. Zusanli point: Located on the calf, 3 inches below the outer knee and 1 finger across from the front edge of the tibia.

Massage method: Use your thumb to press or rub the acupoints clockwise for 5 to 8 minutes. The best effect is if there is local soreness and swelling.

Efficacy: Regulates the spleen and stomach, dispels wind and dampness, replenishes vital energy, strengthens the body and eliminates evil, which is helpful to enhance the body's immunity.

2. Diet adjustment method

The diet adjustment method is divided into three points: drink soup, drink green tea, and eat fruits

1. Drink soup

This soup is made from mung beans, adzuki beans and barley. You can soak the ingredients in warm water one day in advance and overnight. The dosage of mung beans, adzuki beans and barley is: 0.5:0.5:1. Just boil water on the second day. This soup has a good effect of removing moisture from the body, and it also has the effect of beautifying the skin.

2. Drink green tea

Green tea has not been fermented and can retain the ingredients of green tea itself, such as tea caffeine, tea polyphenols, etc., which can effectively remove moisture. .

3. Eat fruits

(1) Cherries

Cherrys are warm in nature and have the effect of nourishing the body and replenishing qi. Eating some cherries regularly can effectively dispel wind. Dehumidification removes moisture from the body. It is the king of nourishing blood and removing dampness, which shows that its effect in removing dampness is really good.

(2) Watermelon

Watermelon is a fruit often eaten in summer. It is loved by everyone because of its sweet taste and high water content. In fact, watermelon has many functions. For example, it has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, and it also has the effect of promoting fluid production and diuresis. It can discharge dampness and heat through urine, achieving a good effect of removing dampness.

(3) Papaya

Speaking of papaya, many people actually know that its greatest function is: beautifying and removing moisture. This is because papaya is mild in nature and has the functions of calming the liver, relaxing muscles, harmonizing the stomach, removing dampness and promoting digestion. Eating papaya in moderation is of great benefit to the health of the body.

In addition, friends with heavy moisture in the body should eat a light diet, drink less alcohol, try not to eat fat, sweet and thick food, and avoid eating too much spicy and cold food. Also avoid humid environments, reduce going out on rainy days, and try not to sleep on the floor. Another thing is to exercise appropriately. People who lack exercise often feel tired and weak in their limbs. Over time, moisture will enter the internal organs.