What to steep in water for disharmony between liver and stomach with excessive liver fire
Disease description:
I always feel discomfort in my spleen and stomach, often suffer from constipation, and tend to have an irritable mood. After a hospital checkup, the doctor said I have disharmony between liver and stomach with excessive liver fire. What kind of herbal tea or infusion should I drink for disharmony between liver and stomach and excessive liver fire?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Liver and stomach disharmony accompanied by excessive liver fire is mainly characterized by irritability, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, distending pain in the hypochondriac region, and epigastric discomfort. This condition is commonly associated with prolonged emotional stress, irregular diet, and similar factors. Individuals experiencing such symptoms may benefit from three types of herbal tea:
1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying teas: Chrysanthemum tea, for example, clears heat, detoxifies, and suppresses hyperactive liver yang, helping to relieve dizziness and headaches caused by excessive liver fire.
2. Liver-clearing and fire-purging teas: Honeysuckle tea is another good option. It is cold in nature and sweet in taste, effective in clearing heat and detoxifying, and suitable for treating red, swollen, painful eyes and dizziness due to upward flare-up of liver fire.
3. Liver-regulating and qi-smoothing teas: Rose tea helps regulate liver function and smooth the flow of qi, providing some relief for chest tightness and hypochondriac distension caused by liver qi stagnation.
The above-mentioned teas should be consumed in moderation and combined with dietary adjustments and improvements in lifestyle for comprehensive symptom relief. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical consultation is recommended.
