Can eating watermelon quickly reduce internal heat when you have excessive internal heat?

Generally speaking, eating watermelon when experiencing excessive internal heat (commonly known as "fire") may have a certain auxiliary effect in reducing heat, but it cannot rapidly relieve the symptoms. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Watermelon is a common fruit with a sweet and cold nature, entering the heart, stomach, and bladder meridians. It is rich in water, glucose, vitamin C, and various minerals. Due to its cold nature, moderate consumption can help replenish body fluids, promote urination, and assist in removing some internal heat, thereby alleviating discomforts such as dry mouth and sore throat caused by excessive internal heat. However, watermelon has a relatively high sugar content, and excessive consumption may lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. Additionally, its cold nature may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, potentially causing discomforts such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, especially in individuals with a cold deficiency pattern of the spleen and stomach, who should be particularly cautious. Therefore, it is important to control the amount consumed.

Watermelon can be better combined with other cooling fruits such as pears and grapefruits to help relieve symptoms of excessive internal heat. In daily life, maintaining a light diet, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding staying up late are more effective ways to reduce symptoms of excessive heat and maintain bodily comfort.