How to manage excessive liver fire in women
Disease description:
I have felt particularly irritable over the past three months. My doctor diagnosed it as excessive liver fire. How can a woman with excessive liver fire regulate her condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The methods for regulating excessive liver fire in women mainly include dietary adjustment, emotional management, moderate exercise, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation. Regarding diet, spicy, greasy, and irritating foods should be avoided, while consumption of bland, easily digestible foods should be increased, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Foods with liver-fire clearing properties, such as cucumber, bitter melon, and strawberries, are especially recommended. In terms of emotional management, excessive tension, anxiety, and emotional suppression should be avoided. Emotional stress can be relieved through appropriate exercise, relaxation training, meditation, or seeking psychological counseling. For moderate exercise, activities such as walking, jogging, and yoga can be chosen to help relieve stress and regulate mood. Concerning TCM regulation, individuals can consult a professional TCM practitioner for a personalized treatment plan, which may include methods such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. Commonly used Chinese patent medicines include Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Dragon胆泻肝丸) and Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San (Dan栀逍遥散), but these should be used under a doctor's guidance.
