How to Better Remove Excess Liver Heat
Disease description:
My face is always red, which makes me look particularly rustic, while others have fair and moist skin. I visited a TCM doctor, who told me that I have excessive internal heat in the liver. How can I better reduce this liver heat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
To better relieve the body of excessive liver heat (liver fire), the following measures can be taken:
1. **Adjust diet**: Maintain a light diet and consume more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as carrots and pomelos. At the same time, reduce intake of spicy and greasy foods, and avoid alcohol consumption and smoking to reduce the burden on the liver.
2. **Improve lifestyle habits**: Ensure adequate sleep, go to bed early and rise early, and avoid staying up late. Engage in appropriate physical activity, such as walking or jogging, which can help promote metabolism and liver detoxification.
3. **Regulate emotions**: Avoid excessive anxiety, irritability, and other negative emotions, and maintain a pleasant mood. You can try relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga to help relieve stress.
4. **Medication**: Under the guidance of a physician, you may choose traditional Chinese herbal formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Dragon胆Liver-Draining Pill) or Dan Zhi Xiao Yao Wan (Dan栀Free-and-Easy Wanderer Pill) to clear liver heat. It is also important to follow the correct method and dosage of medication to avoid overdose.
Patients with concerns or doubts are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
