Many people experience this situation: with just a little activity or eating a warm meal, sweat on their head starts pouring down uncontrollably. Why does this happen? Actually, this is likely due to insufficient Yang Qi in the body. Yang Qi has the functions of warming, promoting, and consolidating, helping us guard the pores. If Yang Qi is deficient, it's easy to experience excessive sweating.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sweat is considered the fluid of the heart. Many people who sweat excessively in daily life often experience accompanying symptoms such as palpitations, a rapid heartbeat, cold hands and feet, and restless sleep at night with frequent dreaming and easy waking. This is because excessive sweating damages the heart Yang. What's more troublesome is that Yang Qi deficiency leads to excessive sweating, and excessive sweating in turn further dissipates heart Qi and heart blood. This creates a vicious cycle, pulling one deeper into it.

To break this vicious cycle, it's essential to nourish Yang energy properly, which brings to mind a classic small formula left by the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing—the Cinnamon Twig and Licorice Decoction. This formula is exceptionally simple, containing only two herbs: cinnamon twig and honey-fried licorice.

First, cinnamon twig has the function of warming and unblocking the meridians and warming and assisting Yang energy. It's like "adding fuel and boosting morale" for the heart, invigorating the heart's Yang energy. When Yang energy is sufficient, the ability to retain sweat strengthens, and sweating naturally decreases.

Honey-fried licorice not only replenishes heart qi—when heart qi is sufficient, symptoms like palpitations and irregular heartbeat can be alleviated—but also strengthens the spleen and stomach. When the spleen and stomach are healthy, appetite improves, digestion is better, and the body feels more energetic. These two herbs combined nourish both Yang and heart qi, gradually improving issues with excessive sweating.

The content of this article is for educational purposes only. Each person's physical condition varies; some individuals may have severe Yang deficiency, and relying solely on these two herbs may be insufficient, requiring additional Yang-nourishing herbs. If any physical discomfort arises, it is best to consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Based on tongue appearance, pulse, symptoms, and individual conditions, personalized adjustments should be made for proper regulation!