Can eating bananas relieve internal heat (excess heat in the body)?

Generally, eating bananas when experiencing excessive internal heat (commonly known as "fireiness" or "heatiness") may help alleviate certain symptoms to some extent, although the effect is limited and moderate consumption is advised. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Bananas are sweet in taste and have a cold nature. They are rich in dietary fiber and water, which can promote intestinal motility and help relieve constipation caused by excessive internal heat. Additionally, their cooling properties may help alleviate mild symptoms of heatiness. For heatiness caused by intestinal dryness and heat, moderate banana consumption may help reduce discomfort. However, if the symptoms of excessive internal heat manifest as mouth ulcers or sore throat, the relieving effect of bananas is less noticeable. Overconsumption may even cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea due to their cold nature.

Although bananas can assist in alleviating symptoms of excessive internal heat, they should not be consumed in large quantities on an empty stomach, especially for individuals with a cold body constitution, as this may exacerbate internal coldness. Moreover, the effect of bananas in relieving heatiness is relatively mild and cannot replace addressing the underlying causes of excessive internal heat. For severe symptoms of heatiness, simply eating bananas is unlikely to provide significant improvement.

In daily life, if symptoms of excessive internal heat occur, appropriate foods can be selected based on specific symptoms to provide relief, such as pairing with cooling fruits like pears or watermelons. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and develop regular sleeping habits, all of which contribute to alleviating discomfort caused by excessive internal heat.