Our database contains 23 TCM Herbs in the Herbs That Drain Dampness functional grouping

• There are two main types of dampness:
1. Accumulation of fluids in the body - edema, congested fluids (respiratory and digestive system).
• These herbs are good for edema below the waist in the lower extremities.
• Acute edema should be combined with herbs that release the exterior.
• Chronic edema should be combined with herbs that tonify qi and yang of spleen and kidneys.
2. Dampness complicated with heat - combine with clearing damp-heat herbs.
• Heat signs of fever, burning sensation, yellow discharges with stagnation symptoms of distention and fullness.
• Lin syndrome (painful urination), Shi Wen (warm febrile disease), damp sores and jaundice all fit under this category.

• The main method of treatment is to increase the production of urine.
• Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and/or depleted fluids.

B

• Ban Bian Lian (Lobelia)
• Bei Xie (Dioscorea Root)
• Bian Xu (Knotweed, Polygonoum)

C

• Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seeds)
• Chi Xiao Dou (Aduki Bean)

D

• Deng Xin Cao (Rush Pith)
• Di Fu Zi (Broom Cyprus Fruit)
• Dong Gua Ren (Winter Melon Seed)
• Dong Kui Zi (Musk Mallow Seeds)

F

• Fu Ling (Poria, China Root)

G

• Guang Fang Zi (Aristolochia Root, Stephania)

H

• Han Fang Zi (Stephania Root)
• Hua Shi (Talcum Powder)

J

• Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia, Whole Plant)

M

• Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis)

Q

• Qu Mai (Dianthus)

S

• Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaves)

T

• Tong Cao (Rice Paper Pith)

Y

• Yi Yi Ren (Seeds of Job's Tears)
• Yin Chen Hao (Yin Chen Hao Shoots and Leaves)
• Yu Mi Xu (Cornsilk)

Z

• Ze Xie (Water Plantain Root)
• Zhu Ling (Polyporus Sclerotium)