Dampness

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濕 (Shī)

Pathogenic Factors

The heavy, lingering, turbid Yin pathogen.

Overview

Dampness is heavy, sticky, and downward-moving. It obstructs Qi, is hard to resolve, and readily combines with Cold or Heat. The Spleen is most vulnerable to it.

Key Points

  • Heavy, sticky, lingering
  • Impairs the Spleen
  • Damp-Heat and Damp-Cold combinations

Clinical Significance

Damp signs → heaviness, fullness, sticky tongue coat, turbid discharges, edema.

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