Can mung bean soup with egg clear away heat and reduce internal fire?

Mar 12, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
In general, green bean soup with eggs can help clear heat and reduce internal fire, but it should be consumed in moderation. Green beans themselves have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Green beans are sweet and cold in nature, acting on the stomach and heart meridians. Their components can effectively reduce internal body heat and assist in eliminating toxins, thus helping alleviate heat-related conditions such as mouth ulcers and acne.

Generally, green bean soup paired with eggs can help clear heat and reduce internal fire, but it should be consumed in moderation. A detailed explanation is as follows:

Green beans themselves have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Green beans are sweet and cold in nature, affecting the stomach and heart meridians. Their components can effectively reduce internal body heat and help eliminate toxins, thus providing some relief for issues such as mouth ulcers and acne caused by excessive internal heat. During hot summer months or when experiencing symptoms of internal heat, drinking an appropriate amount of green bean soup can effectively help clear heat and reduce fire.

In addition, eggs are rich in high-quality protein, minerals, and vitamins, which can nourish the heart, support the ying (nutritive) aspect, and replenish bodily yin fluids. Nutrients in eggs, such as lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids in the yolk, help supply essential nutrients to the body and promote recovery and regulation. When combined with eggs, the nourishing properties of eggs can moderate the cold nature of green beans while allowing green beans to exert their heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. This makes green bean soup effective for clearing heat and reducing fire while also providing necessary nutrition to the body.

Both green beans and eggs should be fresh; expired or spoiled ingredients should be avoided. Additionally, hygiene should be maintained during cooking to prevent contamination of the ingredients.