Dehumidification has two aspects in what Chinese medicine calls dampness. One is the excess water in the body; Second, it refers to some substances (including bacteria and viruses) that can cause the body's immune response. Dehumidification is the process of expelling excess water from the body (diuresis) or reducing and removing substances that cause immune response in the body (including improving immunity). Some traditional Chinese medicines have the effect of dehumidification, that is to say, they have the effect in at least one of these two aspects. Poria cocos, for example, is believed by Chinese medicine to be beneficial to water dehumidification, that is, it has the function of diuresis and strengthening resistance. The pharmacological research of modern medicine on Poria cocos has proved that Poria cocos has:
1, diuretic effect
2. It can activate T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes, and enhance the immune function to some extent.
Sijunzi decoction, Chinese medicine prescription. For tonic formulae, it has the effects of invigorating qi and invigorating spleen. Indications are spleen and stomach qi deficiency syndrome, sallow complexion, low voice, shortness of breath, lack of appetite, loose stool, pale tongue with white fur, and weak pulse. Clinically, it is often used to treat chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer and other patients with spleen and stomach qi deficiency.
Sijunzi decoction neutralizes righteousness, and participates in the comparison of poria cocos and licorice, benefiting Xia Chen's six famous kings, eliminating phlegm and replenishing qi-deficiency bait, eliminating the different merits of Pinellia ternata, or adding fragrant sand to make qi stagnation.