What kind of tea should I drink to quickly reduce internal heat?
Aug 05, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Chrysanthemum is slightly cold in nature and has the effect of dispersing wind and clearing heat. Drinking chrysanthemum tea during a heat-related condition can help alleviate symptoms such as sore throat and dry mouth. It is especially suitable for heat symptoms caused by wind-heat, assisting in removing excess heat from the body. Honeysuckle is cold in nature and has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying. For heat-related conditions causing swollen gums or oral ulcers, drinking honeysuckle tea can help reduce inflammatory responses.
After experiencing excessive internal heat (commonly referred to as "fire" in traditional Chinese medicine), you can choose suitable teas to help relieve symptoms. Generally, teas such as chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, mint tea, lotus seed heart tea, and kuding tea can help quickly reduce excessive internal heat. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Chrysanthemum Tea: Chrysanthemum is slightly cold in nature and has the effect of dispersing wind and clearing heat. Drinking chrysanthemum tea during excessive internal heat can help relieve symptoms such as sore throat and dry mouth. It is especially suitable for heat caused by wind-heat, helping to eliminate dry heat from the body.
2. Honeysuckle Tea: Honeysuckle is cold in nature and has the function of clearing heat and detoxifying. For symptoms such as swollen gums and mouth ulcers caused by excessive internal heat, drinking honeysuckle tea can reduce inflammation and quickly alleviate local discomfort, thus helping to reduce excessive heat.
3. Mint Tea: Mint is cool in nature and has a refreshing aroma. It can disperse wind and clear heat. When symptoms such as headache and red eyes occur due to excessive internal heat, drinking mint tea can relieve discomfort through its cooling effect and help expel internal heat.
4. Lotus Seed Heart Tea: Lotus seed heart is bitter and cold in nature, and is particularly effective at clearing heart fire. For symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, and mouth ulcers caused by excessive internal heat, drinking lotus seed heart tea can directly reduce heart fire and improve various discomforts caused by excessive heart fire.
5. Kuding Tea: Kuding tea is very cold in nature and has a strong effect in reducing excessive heat. It is suitable for individuals with severe symptoms of excessive internal heat, such as severe sore throat or constipation. Drinking kuding tea can quickly clear heat and relieve severe discomfort.
When drinking heat-clearing teas, it is important to choose according to the type of excessive heat. People with cold body constitution should avoid excessive consumption of cold-natured teas. If symptoms of excessive internal heat persist or worsen, dietary adjustments should be considered, and medical consultation should be sought when necessary. Long-term reliance on teas alone should be avoided.
