Due to the high temperature in summer, it is a season that is more prone to getting "fire" in the body. So what are the common types of "fire" and what are some medicinal recipes for relieving "fire"? The common types of "fire" in clinical practice include heart fire, lung fire, stomach fire, liver fire, kidney fire, as well as the distinction between deficiency fire and excess fire. Some people easily get "fire" if they are not careful. Let's take a look at the common types of "fire" and the medicinal recipes for relieving "fire".
【Common Types of "Fire"】
Kidney Fire
Kidney fire is mainly manifested as dizziness, tinnitus, hair loss, unstable sleep, restlessness, emaciation, and soreness in the waist and legs.
Heart Fire
Heart fire can be divided into virtual fire and excess fire. Virtual fire is manifested as low-grade fever, night sweats, restlessness, dry mouth, etc. Excess fire is manifested as recurrent oral ulcers, swollen and painful gums, dry mouth, short red urine, irritability, etc.
Stomach Fire
Stomach fire, like heart fire, can be divided into virtual fire and excess fire. Virtual fire is manifested as slight cough, decreased appetite, constipation, abdominal distension, red tongue, and thin coating. Excess fire is manifested as discomfort in the upper abdomen, dry and bitter mouth, dry and hard stool, and yellow and greasy tongue coating.
Lung Fire
Lung fire is mainly manifested as dry cough with little phlegm, blood in phlegm, sore throat, hoarseness, and hot flushes with night sweats.
Liver Fire
People who are easily agitated emotionally are often referred to as having "excessive liver fire". In fact, the body constitution referred to as "excessive liver fire" also has the following symptoms: dry mouth, dry tongue, bad breath, headache, dizziness, dry eyes, unstable sleep, body heat, and thick tongue coating.
【Medicinal Recipes for Relieving "Fire"】
1. Eat more foods that can reduce "fire"
When the body is on fire, we can eat some "fire-reducing" foods, such as fresh vegetables, oranges, green tea, etc. We can also eat some foods that are high in minerals, such as Chinese mustard, lemons, mint, and chrysanthemum. These foods not only reduce "fire" but also have the effects of calming the mind and lowering blood pressure.
2. Try to eat less nightshade vegetables
If you eat too many nightshade vegetables, it is similar to eating high-calorie foods, which can hinder the heart from getting enough oxygen. Therefore, when you have "fire", you should eat less of these foods. For example: eggplant, chili peppers, potatoes, etc.
3. Eat less high-calorie foods
High-calorie foods can increase cholesterol levels in the body and hinder the heart from getting enough oxygen. Therefore, when you have "fire", you should reduce the intake of these foods. For example: eggs, dairy products, red meat, etc.
