Does drinking mung bean soup help reduce internal heat when one "has excessive internal heat" (a traditional Chinese medicine concept)?

Generally, drinking mung bean soup when experiencing excessive internal heat (commonly known as "fire") can help relieve the symptoms to some extent, although its effectiveness varies depending on the type of heat condition. Additionally, moderation is important. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Mung bean soup is cool in nature and contains protein, dietary fiber, and various minerals. It helps clear internal heat, relieve summerheat symptoms, and promote urination. For symptoms caused by excessive heat such as dry mouth, irritability, and dark yellow urine, moderate consumption of mung bean soup can help eliminate excess heat from the body, replenish fluids, and alleviate discomfort. Although mung bean soup can reduce excessive internal heat, it is not suitable for all types of fire conditions. For symptoms of "empty fire" caused by deficiency cold, such as heat in the palms and soles and easy fatigue, drinking mung bean soup may exacerbate internal coldness and be detrimental to symptom relief. Moreover, the heat-clearing effect of mung bean soup is limited and cannot replace targeted treatments.

In daily life, if experiencing excessive internal heat, one can judge based on personal symptoms whether mung bean soup is suitable or not. It may also be cooked together with ingredients like lily bulbs or lotus seeds to enhance its heat-clearing effects. Maintaining a light diet, reducing intake of spicy and fried foods, and keeping a regular routine can help alleviate symptoms of excessive internal heat and maintain bodily balance.