Many people know that honeysuckle can clear heat. When they have symptoms of heat such as sore throat and mouth ulcers, they often use honeysuckle to make tea. But can honeysuckle clear liver fire?
Can honeysuckle clear liver fire?
Honeysuckle is not very effective in clearing liver fire.
Liver fire is a term in traditional Chinese medicine. TCM believes that common patterns of liver fire include liver fire ascending, liver fire attacking the lung, liver fire attacking the stomach, liver fire with phlegm, and excessive heat with yin deficiency. These patterns are caused by liver dysfunction, qi stagnation transforming into fire, or excessive liver heat. Symptoms typically include red eyes, irritability, headache, rib pain, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting blood, coughing up blood, and rapid pulse. The treatment should focus on soothing the liver.
Honeysuckle is a precious Chinese medicinal herb. It has a sweet and cold nature and enters the lung, heart, and stomach meridians. It has a strong effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is good at treating various heat syndromes and can clear heat from the stomach, heart, and lung meridians and eliminate toxins from the stomach, heart, and lung meridians. However, honeysuckle does not enter the liver and gallbladder meridians, nor does it have the effect of soothing the liver and promoting bile secretion. Therefore, honeysuckle is not very effective in treating liver fire.
Can people with excessive liver fire drink honeysuckle?
Yes, they can.
Although honeysuckle does not have a significant effect in clearing liver fire, it is still a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. Taking honeysuckle will not aggravate the symptoms of liver fire. It may have a certain relieving effect on symptoms such as red eyes, blurry vision, and bitter taste caused by excessive liver fire. Therefore, people with excessive liver fire can take honeysuckle in moderation.
What should be noted when drinking honeysuckle tea?
1. Pay attention to the dosage.
The recommended dosage of honeysuckle is 10-30 grams. It is not advisable to take a large amount of honeysuckle because its cold nature may stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing discomfort such as loose stools and diarrhea.
2. Avoid long-term use.
It is generally recommended to stop taking honeysuckle when the symptoms improve. Long-term use of honeysuckle, which has a cold nature, is not conducive to the health of the intestines and stomach, and may even lead to weakness of the spleen and stomach.
3. Not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
Honeysuckle has a sweet and cold nature. Taking it may aggravate the stimulation to the spleen and stomach in people with weak spleen and stomach, causing or exacerbating symptoms such as diarrhea and indigestion.
4. Not suitable for use during menstruation.
For women, it is recommended to avoid taking honeysuckle during menstruation. The cold nature of honeysuckle may affect the discharge of menstrual blood and may cause or aggravate symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and blood clots.
What is the best tea to drink for excessive liver fire?
Mulberry Leaf Tea
Mulberry leaf belongs to the lung and liver meridians. It has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, soothing the liver, and improving eyesight, which can help alleviate discomfort caused by excessive liver fire.
Instructions:
1. Take a small amount of mulberry leaves and green tea and put them in a cup.
2. Then add an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
3. Pour boiling water into the cup, cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
4. Drink it when it cools down a bit.
Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemum has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. It belongs to the lung and liver meridians. It has the effects of dispersing wind, clearing heat, soothing the liver, improving eyesight, and clearing heat and toxins.
1. Take about 5 grams of chrysanthemum and 6-8 wolfberries and put them in a cup.
2. Pour boiling water into the cup, cover and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
3. Drink it when it cools down a bit instead of regular tea.
What should be noted for excessive liver fire?
1. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, which can nourish and protect the liver. Vitamin C is also a natural antibiotic that can help reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, relieving discomfort.
2. Eat more foods that clear liver heat.
Such as bitter gourd, bitter vegetables, tomatoes, mung beans, mung bean sprouts, soybean sprouts, etc. These foods can help clear liver heat and to some extent relieve discomfort.
3. Maintain a happy mood.
TCM believes that anger harms the liver. Irritability and anger can have a certain impact on the liver and may directly aggravate liver fire and cause discomfort. Therefore, people with excessive liver fire should cultivate an optimistic, tolerant, and relaxed mood.
4. Avoid drinking alcohol.
Alcohol is warm and hot in nature, and it needs to be metabolized by the liver. Excessive drinking by people with excessive liver fire may worsen the discomfort. Therefore, it is recommended to drink less or not drink alcohol.
