In spring, it is recommended to eat more light and natural foods such as grains, vegetables, fruits, etc., in order to nourish the liver and promote yin.
The liver is considered as the "yin organ" and it prefers moist, soft, and smooth characteristics. According to the principle of traditional Chinese medicine, "nourishing yin with yang," nourishing the liver requires the selection of mild and nourishing foods to cultivate a moderate fire (a mild yang energy, which belongs to physiological fire) to maintain the normal physiological function of the liver. On the other hand, it is important to avoid excessive consumption of foods that can generate excessive fire, in order to prevent "strengthening the fire and damaging the qi." "Strengthening the fire and damaging the qi" refers to the pathological state where yang energy is excessively strong and harms the body's vitality. This is commonly seen in people who enjoy high-salt, high-fat, greasy, spicy, heavy-tasting foods, and alcohol.
If you experience irritability, facial redness, dizziness, and headaches in spring, it is advisable to appropriately clear the fire, but avoid using extremely cold medicines. You can try a liver-clearing drink. Take 5 grams of summer cypress, 3 grams of peppermint, and 5 grams of white chrysanthemum, steep them in hot water for 5 minutes, and use it as a tea substitute. The liver-clearing drink has a mild and gentle taste, which can not only clear the liver and brighten the eyes but also regulate liver function and relieve depression. It is suitable as a spring tea drink to clear the liver and reduce fire at home.
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