Have you been experiencing dry eyes, a bitter taste in your mouth, or even constipation lately? Traditional Chinese medicine believes this is a sign of excessive liver fire. There are many reasons for this, so how can it be treated and resolved?
1. Maintain a good mood
Try to avoid getting angry, stay calm and composed when things happen, maintain a cheerful mood, reduce life's stress, and avoid getting angry no matter what happens to avoid damaging your liver and preventing anger from escalating.
2. Eat more foods that reduce liver fire
The main recommended foods include bitter melon, white and mung bean soup, green tea, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, fresh leafy green vegetables, orange, grapefruit, almond, grape, apple, hawthorn, strawberry mung bean porridge, etc.
III. Develop good living habits
Ensure you get enough sleep every day, exercise appropriately, learn to relax, avoid staying up late, avoid eating excessively cold food, take frequent warm baths, maintain a happy mood, and eat less or avoid eating cold, spicy, or stimulating foods.
Fourth, eat less sweet and hot foods.
Avoid foods that are considered "heaty" or "sweet and hot" in traditional Chinese medicine, as these can worsen liver fire. Limit spicy, fried, grilled, and greasy foods. Foods like pomegranate, longan, oranges, pineapple, lychee, shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and mutton are all considered sweet and hot and should be consumed sparingly during periods of heightened liver fire. Also, avoid garlic, onions, ginger, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, alcohol, and smoked or grilled foods.
V. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
To prevent liver fire from rising, simple traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conditioning. Commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine include Prunella vulgaris, mulberry leaves, chrysanthemum, or honeysuckle and Artemisia capillaris.
