Damp-Heat Constitution is characterized by internal accumulation of damp-heat and dysfunction of the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Gallbladder. Common signs include oily, dirty-looking face, acne and pimples, bitter and dry mouth, sticky foul-smelling stools, scanty yellow urine, and a red tongue with yellow greasy coating. The focus is on clearing heat, draining dampness, soothing the Liver, strengthening the Spleen, and eating lightly.
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Damp-Heat combines heaviness with heat: oily skin, bitter taste, sticky stools, acne, and a short temper.
Oily face and scalp; acne or rashes.
Bitter or sticky taste in the mouth, bad breath.
Sticky stools, incomplete evacuation.
Irritable, restless, impatient.
Damp-Heat benefits from points that clear heat and drain dampness, especially along the Spleen and Large Intestine channels.
Clears heat and cools the blood.
Location：At the outer end of the elbow crease.
Method：Press or massage 2-3 minutes.
Clears heat, benefits skin.Drains dampness.
Location：In the depression below the inner knee.
Method：Press 2-3 minutes.
Drains damp-heat.Supports Spleen to transform dampness.
Location：Four finger-widths below the kneecap, one finger-width outside the shinbone.
Method：Press 3 minutes.
Strengthens digestion.Sweating exercise helps release damp-heat, but avoid exercising in hot, humid midday conditions.
Diet, rhythm, movement and environment for your type.
Damp-Heat needs cooling, damp-draining foods. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, greasy takeout, and late-night eating.
Lv dou simmered until soft.
Clears heat, relieves summerheat.Ku gua lightly cooked with garlic.
Clears heat, drains damp.He ye steeped as tea.
Resolves damp-heat, aids weight.Fresh cucumber with wakame and vinegar.
Cooling and detoxifying.Damp-Heat is a sticky, hot pattern: oily skin, bitter taste, irritability, and incomplete bowel movements. The plan clears heat, drains damp, and restores clarity through diet, environment, and sweat.
Alcohol, spicy food, greasy takeout, and late nights worsen damp-heat. Week one clears these sources.
Bitter, cooling, and lightly diuretic foods help drain damp-heat without over-chilling the digestion.
Sweating and fresh air help the body release damp-heat. Avoid exercising in hot, humid midday conditions.
Build habits that prevent damp-heat from recurring, especially during hot, humid seasons.
A detailed week-by-week guide linked to your daily rhythm.
The Damp-Heat diet should be “clear, light, bitter, and draining.” Eat plenty of heat-clearing, dampness-draining, toxin-releasing foods such as mung beans, adzuki beans, Job's tears, winter melon, bitter melon, cucumber, celery, lotus root, purslane, dandelion, capillary wormwood, corn silk, poria, lotus leaf, white radish, and water chestnut. Cooking methods should focus on steaming, boiling, stewing, and light salads; use less oil, salt, and sugar.
Recommended remedies: mung bean and Job's-tears soup; winter melon, lotus leaf, and pork rib soup; bitter melon scrambled eggs; cold purslane salad. Daily drinks may include chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, cassia seed tea, lotus-leaf tea, and dandelion tea.
Avoid: chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, lamb, chives, lychee, longan, durian, and other heat-inducing foods; fried, grilled, and hot-pot foods; cream cakes and chocolate; alcohol, coffee, and strong tea; sweet, sticky foods.
Exercise for Damp-Heat should “drain dampness through sweat and release heat through sweat.” Choose activities that promote sweating and unblock the channels: brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, yoga, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin. These help expel damp-heat through perspiration.
Aim for 4–5 sessions per week, 30–50 minutes each, until the body is warm, lightly sweaty, and mentally refreshed. Avoid exercising under hot sun or in high heat and humidity. Clean the skin and change into dry clothes promptly after exercise.
Damp-Heat needs a home that stays cool, ventilated, and clean. Heat and humidity can amplify oiliness, irritability, and sticky bowels.
In spring, when Liver Qi rises, soothe the Liver and clear heat while avoiding emotional extremes. Summer is the peak of damp-heat; avoid sun exposure and excessive cold, and drink more heat-clearing, dampness-draining teas. In autumn, dryness increases, so reduce bitter-cold draining foods and add lung-moistening items. In winter, avoid heavy warming tonics that may aid dampness and create heat; choose neutral tonics such as Chinese yam, lotus seed, and lily bulb.
When Damp-Heat feels hot and irritable, use these quick coolers.
Emotional patterns, social energy and how you show up at work.
Damp-Heat can make emotions flare easily. Learn emotional management: when upset, take three deep breaths before responding. Cultivate calming hobbies such as calligraphy, painting, fishing, or gardening.
Avoid staying up late watching dramas or gaming, which further inflame Liver fire. Surround yourself with cool colors like blue and green, and listen to soothing music. Remember: a calm mind naturally cools; emotional coolness also helps the body clear heat and drain dampness.
At work, Damp-Heat can lead to impatience and conflicts with colleagues. Keep a cup of chrysanthemum tea or cassia seed tea on your desk to clear Liver fire. When stressed, leave your seat and walk for a few minutes to cool down.
Avoid greasy, spicy lunches; take a walk after eating to aid digestion. Keep your face clean, and have oil-absorbing sheets or a refreshing mist on hand. Communicate with colleagues patiently to avoid affecting teamwork.
Approximate distribution of the nine TCM constitution types in Chinese adults.
Core traits, strengths, challenges and classical interpretation.
Damp-Heat is a sticky, hot pattern. It combines the heaviness of dampness with the irritation of heat, often showing up in the skin, digestion, and mood.
People with Damp-Heat feel as if their body houses a small stove plus a humidifier. Their face tends to be oily with enlarged pores, and their hair becomes greasy quickly. They are prone to acne and pimples, especially on the forehead, nose, and chin.
They often experience a bitter, dry mouth and bad breath. Stools are sticky, unsatisfying, and foul-smelling; urine is scanty and yellow. Emotionally they are irritable and easily angered. Men may have scrotal dampness; women may have yellowish, abundant vaginal discharge. The tongue is red with a yellow greasy coating.
Damp-Heat usually arises from irregular diet and emotional imbalance. Long-term preference for spicy, greasy, barbecued, fried, sweet foods, and alcohol damages the Spleen-Stomach and brews damp-heat. Staying up late, stress, and emotional stagnation cause Liver Qi stagnation that transforms into heat, which combines with dampness. Damp, hot living environments and external damp-heat pathogens also worsen the constitution.
The core principle for Damp-Heat is “clear heat and drain dampness.” Maintain regular routines, avoid staying up late and overworking. Keep living spaces dry and ventilated, avoiding damp heat. Stay emotionally balanced and avoid intense anger or depression. In summer, avoid sun exposure and excessive cold exposure; do not set air conditioning too low. Wear breathable, sweat-absorbing cotton underwear.
The diet should focus on clearing heat, draining dampness, and being light. Regularly eat mung beans, adzuki beans, Job's tears, winter melon, bitter melon, cucumber, celery, lotus root, purslane, dandelion, capillary wormwood, corn silk, poria, and lotus leaf. Prefer steaming, boiling, stewing, and light salads; minimize frying, grilling, and spice. Drinks such as chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, lotus-leaf tea, and mung bean soup help clear heat.
Choose exercise that promotes sweating without depleting Yin through heavy sweating: brisk walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin. Avoid exercising in hot, humid environments. Shower and change clothes promptly after exercise to keep skin dry.
Damp-Heat tends to make emotions impatient. Focus on soothing the Liver, regulating Qi, and calming the spirit. Use meditation, deep breathing, music, and walking to release stress. Avoid prolonged tension, anxiety, or anger. Cultivate hobbies and slow down the pace of life.
Personal notes, related tests and AI interpretation.
Damp-Heat is not a bad temper. It is dampness and heat stirring inside the body. When you eat lightly, exercise regularly, and keep a good mood, that oily, irritable feeling will gradually fade. Your body deserves gentle care.
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