Damp-Heat Constitution
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Damp-heat accumulated inside, mainly characterized by signs such as a greasy, shiny face, bitter taste in the mouth and a yellow, greasy tongue coating.
Physical Traits
Psychological Traits
Common Symptoms
- •Oily face
- •Bitter taste and dry mouth
- •Sticky, sluggish stools
- •Scanty, dark-yellow urine
- •Heavy, tired body
- •Acne
- •Itchy skin
Susceptible Conditions
Diet
Recommended Foods
- Mung beans
- Winter melon
- Bitter melon
- Cucumber
- Watermelon
- Yi Yi Ren
- Lotus root
- Celery
- Green tea
- Chrysanthemum
Foods to Avoid
- Spicy foods
- Fried, greasy foods
- Beef and lamb
- Alcohol
- Sweets
- Hot pot
- Grilled food
Sample Recipes
Exercise
Daily Living
- •Avoid damp, stuffy and hot living environments
- •Keep the skin clean
- •Quit smoking and limit alcohol
- •Eat less spicy food
- •Keep bowel movements regular
- •Sweat appropriately
Seasonal Care
Spring
- • Clear heat and dispel dampness
- • Eat more light foods
Summer
- • Take care to prevent heat and dispel dampness
- • Avoid overeating
Autumn
- • Drain dampness and reduce fire
- • Eat less drying, heating food
Winter
- • Eat less warming, tonifying, heating food
- • Keep the diet light
Recommended Herbs
Care Guides
Guides for each dimension of care for the Damp-Heat Constitution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Damp-Heat Constitution?
Damp-heat accumulated inside, mainly characterized by signs such as a greasy, shiny face, bitter taste in the mouth and a yellow, greasy tongue coating.
How do you care for the Damp-Heat Constitution?
Recommended foods: Mung beans, Winter melon, Bitter melon, Cucumber, Watermelon, Yi Yi Ren, Lotus root, Celery, Green tea, Chrysanthemum. Exercise: High-intensity exercise, Swimming, Hiking, Running, Ball sports, Suited to medium and long-distance running. Daily living: Avoid damp, stuffy and hot living environments, Keep the skin clean, Quit smoking and limit alcohol, Eat less spicy food, Keep bowel movements regular, Sweat appropriately.
What health problems is the Damp-Heat Constitution prone to?
People with the Damp-Heat Constitution are prone to: Acne, Eczema, Urinary tract infection, Cholecystitis, Hepatitis, Dai Xia Bing (abnormal vaginal discharge), Hemorrhoids.
What should the Damp-Heat Constitution eat and avoid?
Recommended foods: Mung beans, Winter melon, Bitter melon, Cucumber, Watermelon, Yi Yi Ren, Lotus root, Celery, Green tea, Chrysanthemum. Foods to avoid: Spicy foods, Fried, greasy foods, Beef and lamb, Alcohol, Sweets, Hot pot, Grilled food.
Important Notice
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