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MENTAL MODEL · M0744

Balancing Dryness and Dampness

Balancing Dryness and Dampness
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

In medication, consider the balance between moistening and drying. When treating dampness diseases (which require drying agents), often add a little moistening agent to prevent damage to yin; when treating dryness diseases (which require moistening agents), often add a qi-regulating agent to prevent cloying stickiness.

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Humidity regulator. A good prescription has excellent 'mouthfeel' and 'texture'. Do not make the prescription too dry (all stones) or too greasy (all glue). Make the body feel fresh and moisturized.

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A principle of TCM care and medication: warming-drying and cold-cooling, dampness-resolving and moistening-drying mutually restrain and complement each other, so that the body is neither excessive nor deficient. For example, add moistening agents to prevent drying agents from injuring fluids; add warming agents to prevent moistening agents from hindering transportation.

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