What symptoms occur with excessive liver fire?
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Liver fire excess may present symptoms such as dizziness, headache, bitter taste in the mouth, insomnia, and frequent dreams. Specifically: prolonged depression or anger can lead to stagnation of qi that transforms into fire, causing dizziness and distending pain. Excessive liver fire may easily cause upward overflow of gallbladder qi, allowing bile to enter the mouth and resulting in a bitter taste. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine methods such as acupuncture and herbal regulation can be used for treatment.
Excessive liver fire may cause symptoms such as dizziness, distending headaches, bitter taste in the mouth, insomnia, and vivid dreams. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Dizziness and distending headache
Excessive liver fire, often resulting from prolonged depression or anger, leads to stagnation of qi that transforms into fire, possibly causing dizziness and distending headaches.
2. Bitter taste in the mouth
When liver fire is excessive, it may cause bile to rise abnormally, allowing bile to enter the mouth and resulting in a bitter taste.
3. Insomnia and vivid dreams
Excessive liver fire can lead to deficiency of liver blood. This deficiency may impair kidney nourishment, thereby contributing to insomnia and frequent dreaming.
In addition to the above symptoms, other possible manifestations include flushed face, red eyes, irritability, temper outbursts, and tinnitus resembling rushing waves. Appropriate regulation is necessary for excessive liver fire. It's important to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, such as ensuring adequate sleep, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in moderate exercise, while also avoiding extreme emotional fluctuations. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine approaches such as acupuncture and herbal therapy can be used to help balance liver fire. Medications such as Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Gentiana Liver-Clearing Pills) or Dan Zhi Xiao Yao Wan may also be taken under medical guidance. However, medication should only be used according to a physician’s instructions; self-medication should be avoided to prevent potential toxicity or side effects.
