Serious self sweating and night sweats, a traditional Chinese medicine prescription called Oyster Powder

Severe self sweating and night sweats can be treated with modified oyster powder according to medical advice. Oyster powder is derived from the formula of Taiping Huimin and Zhiju. It is composed of calcined oysters, astragalus, ephedra roots, and floating wheat, and has the effects of nourishing qi, stabilizing the surface, astringing yin, and stopping sweating. It is suitable for self sweating and night sweats of Qi Yin deficiency type. If accompanied by obvious symptoms such as yin deficiency and excessive fire or insufficient yang, it is necessary to combine other traditional Chinese medicines for syndrome differentiation and regulation.

1. Oyster Powder Basic Formula

The calcined oysters in the basic formula are salty, astringent, slightly cold, and long for astringency and firmness; Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus membranaceus) is sweet and warm, nourishing qi and solidifying the surface; Ephedra root specifically targets the muscle surface and stops sweating; Floating wheat is sweet and cool, nourishing qi and removing heat. The combination of the four medicines can balance the symptoms and improve both daytime spontaneous sweating and nighttime night sweats. This is suitable for patients with common clinical manifestations such as sweating, severe fatigue, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

2. Yin deficiency and fire excess type

If symptoms of yin deficiency such as hot flashes, red cheekbones, restless heat in the five hearts, and red tongue with little coating are seen, Zhimu and Huangbai can be added to nourish yin and reduce fire, or combined with Liuwei Dihuang Wan. For those who sweat excessively and are sticky, it is advisable to add Schisandra chinensis and Cornus officinalis to enhance the sweating effect, while avoiding spicy and warm foods.

3. For those with both Qi and blood deficiency type

accompanied by pale complexion and fatigue, Codonopsis pilosula, atractylodes macrocephala, and Angelica sinensis can be added to supplement Qi and blood. For those who sweat like oil and have warm limbs, it is necessary to use aconite and cinnamon to warm up the yang and promote detoxification. Such patients should avoid excessive fatigue and pay attention to keeping warm.

4. Damp heat steaming type

For those who sweat sticky and have bitter mouth and yellow urine, it is recommended to add Huangqin and Gardenia to clear heat and dampness. This type of patient is often caused by a diet that is rich and sweet, and needs to be treated with moisturizing ingredients such as coix seed and adzuki beans. They should avoid oily and sweet foods.

5. Liver Stagnation and Fire Transformation Type

For those who experience emotional difficulties and sweat, Chaihu and Yujin can be added to soothe the liver and relieve depression. When accompanied by symptoms of chest tightness and rib pain, it is recommended to use Xiangfu and Chuanxiong to regulate qi and promote blood circulation. At the same time, it is important to maintain a relaxed mood and avoid staying up late.

During the use of oyster powder, sweating and accompanying symptom changes should be observed. If the medication does not improve within 7-10 days or discomfort such as dry mouth and sore throat occurs, timely follow-up visits should be made to adjust the prescription. It is recommended to eat yam, lotus seeds, lilies and other spleen nourishing and yin nourishing products in daily life, and avoid immediately blowing and catching a cold after intense exercise. Severe spontaneous sweating and night sweating may indicate diseases such as tuberculosis and hyperthyroidism. It is suggested to improve relevant examinations to exclude organic diseases.