What traditional Chinese medicine should be used for damp heat in middle burns?
Recently, among the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet, "mid-coke damp heat" has become a high-frequency keyword. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that damp-heat in the middle burner is caused by abnormal transportation and transformation of the spleen and stomach, and the interweaving of dampness and heat evils. Common symptoms include bitter mouth, sticky mouth, abdominal distension, constipation, yellow and greasy tongue coating, etc. To solve this problem, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning is one of the effective solutions. This article will combine the hot topics discussed in the past 10 days and conduct a structured analysis of traditional Chinese medicine and compatibility plans applicable to damp heat in the middle Jiao.
1. Analysis of hot health topics across the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | hot topics | Related keywords | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehumidify in summer | Damp-heat constitution, thick and greasy tongue coating | 92,000 |
| 2 | Spleen and stomach conditioning | Bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite | 78,000 |
| 3 | Compatibility of traditional Chinese medicine | Monarch and minister, assistant and envoy, combination of prescriptions | 65,000 |
2. Recommended core Chinese medicines for damp heat in the middle Jiao
According to classic Chinese medicine prescriptions and clinical practice, the following Chinese medicines have significant effects on dampness and heat in the middle Jiao:
| Chinese medicine name | Meridian tropism of nature and flavor | Main functions | Common dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coptis chinensis | Bitter, cold; returns to the heart, spleen and stomach meridian | Clear away heat, dry dampness, purge fire and detoxify | 3-9 grams |
| skullcap | Bitter, cold; returns to lung, gallbladder, spleen and stomach meridians | Clear heat, dry dampness, purge fire and stop bleeding | 6-12 grams |
| Cork | Bitter, cold; returns to kidney and bladder meridian | Clear away heat and dampness, purge fire and remove steam. | 6-12 grams |
| Gardenia | Bitter, cold; returns to the heart and lung triple burner meridian | Purging fire and removing troubles, clearing away heat and promoting dampness | 6-10 grams |
| Poria | Sweet, light, flat; returns to the heart, spleen and kidney meridian | Diuresis and dampness, strengthening the spleen and calming the heart | 10-15 grams |
3. Compatibility scheme of classic prescriptions
For different degrees of moderate heat and humidity, you can refer to the following compatibility plans:
| Prescription name | Composition of drugs | Indications | Usage and dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanglian Jiedu Decoction | Coptis chinensis, skullcap, cork, gardenia | Severe damp heat with fever | 1 dose per day, divided into 2 times |
| Sanren soup | Almonds, white coix kernels, coix kernels, Magnolia officinalis, etc. | Moisture outweighs heat type abdominal bloating | 1 dose per day for 3-5 days |
| Pingwei powder | Atractylodes, Magnolia officinalis, tangerine peel, licorice | Spleen and stomach dampness type anorexia | 6 grams each time, 2 times a day |
4. Precautions for use
1.Treatment based on syndrome differentiation: The degree of dampness and heat and the type of constitution need to be confirmed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
2.Taboo groups: Pregnant women and those with yang deficiency constitution should use bitter and cold drugs with caution
3.Diet coordination: Avoid eating spicy, greasy, raw and cold foods during treatment
4.Treatment course control: It is not advisable to take heat-clearing medicine continuously for more than 2 weeks to prevent damage to the spleen and stomach Yang Qi.
5. Answers to frequently asked questions in hot discussions
Based on the hot discussion on the Internet in the past 10 days:
Q: Can coix seed be used alone to treat damp heat in the middle coke?
A: Although coix seed has the effect of promoting dampness, it needs to be used in combination with heat-clearing medicines for damp-heat syndrome, and the effect of single use is limited.
Q: Is diarrhea normal after taking heat-clearing medicine?
A: Mild diarrhea is a normal phenomenon of the drug taking effect. If it occurs more than 3 times a day, the dosage needs to be reduced or the drug discontinued.
Summary: To regulate dampness and heat in the middle burner, the principle of “clearing away heat without hurting the stomach, removing dampness without aiding heat” is recommended. It is recommended to use a combination of medications under the guidance of a professional physician and combine it with lifestyle adjustments to achieve the desired effect.
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