Spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation syndrome, three most common syndrome types

Spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation syndrome is a very common syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine. In daily life, there are actually many types of diseases that cause people to suffer from this syndrome. So, what are the types of spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation syndrome?

Herpes simplex virus

Clinical manifestations: pale skin lesions, no obvious pain, loose blister walls; no thirst, abdominal distension after poor appetite, loose stools; pale or normal tongue, white or greasy tongue coating, slow or slippery pulse.

Treatment method: Strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, detoxify and relieve pain.

Prescription: Modified Chushi Weiling Decoction.

Wet sores

Clinical manifestations: The onset is slow, with redness, papules, itching, erosion and exudation after scratching, and visible scales; accompanied by poor appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, and easy fatigue; the tongue is pale and fat, the tongue coating is white and greasy, and the pulse is weak and slow.

Treatment method: Strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness and relieve itching.

Prescription: Chushi Weiling Decoction or Shenling Baizhu Powder with Bauhinia bark, Kochia scoparia fruit, and Dictamni bark.

Baby eczema

Clinical manifestations: Initially the skin becomes dull, followed by the appearance of blisters, which itch and form thin scabs after scratching; children often have indigestion, loose stools, or undigested food; the tongue is pale, with a white or greasy coating, and a slow pulse.

Treatment method: Strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.

Prescription: Xiaoer Huashi Decoction plus Chinese yam and houttuynia cordata.