Red tongue with no coating, indicating excessive liver fire and high blood pressure—what tea should be consumed?
Disease description:
Recently, I've noticed my tongue is red with no coating, accompanied by excessive liver fire and high blood pressure. A friend suggested drinking more tea. I'm wondering what kind of tea is suitable for someone with a red tongue without coating, excessive liver fire, and high blood pressure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
A red tongue with no coating indicates excessive liver fire and high blood pressure. It is appropriate to drink some green tea, honeysuckle tea, cassia seed tea, chrysanthemum tea, and lotus leaf tea. These mild teas have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, quenching thirst, relieving summer-heat, and promoting urination. Drinking them in moderation can effectively alleviate discomfort caused by excessive liver fire. Additionally, the diet should be kept light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.
