In the previous article, Dr. Shen told everyone about a good recipe for removing dampness, "Sishen Decoction". In this article, I want to continue talking about a recipe. This recipe is the originator of phlegm. , what direction is it? It is the famous Erchen Soup.

This recipe comes from the "Taiping Huimin Heji Bureau Prescription". The composition is not complicated. It only requires four herbs. Which four herbs? They are pinellia, tangerine peel, poria, and licorice. Let’s take a look at how this recipe can eliminate phlegm and dampness.

Pinellia ternata in the prescription is the main force in resolving phlegm. It has a strong character and can dry dampness and resolve phlegm, reduce phlegm and stop vomiting. Through its warming and drying properties, it can reduce the production of damp phlegm, and Pinellia ternata can also dissolve phlegm and dampness, and then discharge it from the body.

Tangerine peel is also a good medicine for drying dampness and reducing phlegm. It tastes bitter. Chinese medicine says that bitterness can dry dampness. When paired with Pinellia ternata, it can enhance the function of the whole prescription to reduce phlegm and dampness. In addition, tangerine peel can also Promote the operation of Qi machine, as the saying goes, Qi moves and humidifies.

Poria cocos is used to infiltrate dampness and diuresis. As we all know, the generation of phlegm-dampness is actually caused by the accumulation of water-dampness evil. Therefore, to remove phlegm from the body, we must remove the waste water from the body, and Poria cocos is just right. It can eliminate the evil of water and dampness, thereby eliminating phlegm and fluids.

This licorice is equivalent to a peacemaker, used to reconcile various medicines, helping these medicinal materials to eliminate suspicion, thereby exerting the true effect of the prescription, and licorice can also nourish the spleen and stomach.

The above is Erchen Decoction. This prescription can remove dampness and resolve phlegm, regulate qi and balance the body. It is a prescription specifically for resolving phlegm. So what are the characteristics of a phlegm-damp constitution? Here Dr. Shen will tell you a few key points for your reference.

First, friends with a phlegm-damp constitution tend to be oily. Usually after getting up in the morning and washing their face, a layer of greasy stuff will appear on their face soon, and their hair is also prone to oiliness;

Second, the throat is prone to phlegm, which is difficult to cough up. In addition, people with phlegm-damp constitution are usually fatter, snore, and have soft, shapeless stools.

The third one is that the whole body will feel heavy and uncomfortable, the limbs will be sleepy, and the chest will be tight easily. This situation is because the phlegm and dampness in the body are like dark clouds in the sky. Dark clouds can block the sun and prevent the body from breathing. As for dark clouds, people will naturally feel chest tightness and discomfort.

Fourth, look at the tongue. People with phlegm-damp constitution usually have fat and enlarged tongues with white and thick greasy coating.

If you have these conditions, it is more likely that there is phlegm and dampness in the body. You can use Erchen Decoction to remove dampness and phlegm, regulate qi and balance the body, and eliminate phlegm and dampness from head to toe.