Damp-heat combines heaviness with heat: an oily shiny face, bitter taste in the mouth, sticky unsatisfactory stools and skin that breaks out easily.
Common Signs
- Oily or shiny face and nose
- Bitter taste or bad breath
- Sticky stools that leave you feeling unfinished
- Frequent pimples or skin boils
Eating for This Type
Favor: Heat-clearing, dampness-draining foods: mung beans, bitter melon, lotus leaf tea, coix seed, cucumber, celery, light soups.
Go easy on: Alcohol, hotpot, barbecue, spicy and deep-fried food — the direct fuel of damp-heat.
Lifestyle Direction
Keep bowel movements regular, sweat regularly through exercise, and go easy on late nights. Skin care helps, but the root is internal.
This page is general wellness information, not medical advice. A full assessment considers your whole pattern — most people are a blend, not a pure type.