Damp
Damp (Medicine)
Damp (pronounced: /dæmp/) is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to describe a pathological condition that is related to dampness in the environment. It is one of the six pernicious influences in TCM, along with wind, cold, heat, dryness, and fire.
Etymology
The term 'damp' comes from the Old English 'dampian', which means 'to suffocate'. In the context of TCM, it refers to a condition where the body's functions are 'suffocated' or hindered by the accumulation of dampness.
Symptoms
Symptoms of damp in the body can include a feeling of heaviness, lethargy, swollen joints, and a sticky or greasy coating on the tongue. It can also lead to conditions such as edema, arthritis, and certain types of skin diseases.
Causes
Damp can be caused by a variety of factors, including living in a damp environment, a diet high in sweet, greasy, or cold foods, and a lack of physical activity. It can also be caused by an imbalance in the spleen and stomach, which in TCM are responsible for transforming and transporting fluids in the body.
Treatment
Treatment for damp in TCM typically involves dietary changes, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. The goal is to strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote the transformation and transportation of fluids, and remove the accumulation of dampness from the body.
Related Terms
- Pernicious influences
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Spleen
- Stomach
- Edema
- Arthritis
- Skin disease
- Acupuncture
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Damp
- Wikipedia's article - Damp
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