What to eat to reduce liver heat
Disease description:
My younger brother is 29 years old. Recently, he hasn't been feeling well—he has poor appetite and has gained weight, and his hair is oily. After a medical checkup, the doctor said he has excessive liver fire (liver heat). I'd like to know what he should eat to reduce liver fire.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
The patient is advised to consume the following foods: First, bitter-tasting foods such as bitter greens or kuding tea. Second, herbal teas such as chrysanthemum tea and lotus seed tea. Third, heat-clearing foods such as mung beans. Fourth, liver-nourishing and heat-clearing Chinese herbs such as goji berries. Fifth, regarding medication, it is recommended to take Longdan Xiegan Wan to reduce liver fire. Sixth, to alleviate liver fire, it is advised to eat light foods in daily life and avoid spicy and irritating foods as much as possible.
