Foods that nourish yin and reduce fire

Common foods that nourish yin and reduce internal heat include:

1. Tremella (silver ear fungus): Rich in gelatinous substances and various amino acids, it moistens the lungs, relieves coughing, and keeps the body hydrated.

2. Lily bulbs: Calm the mind, moisten the lungs, and relieve coughing; suitable for those who experience irritability, insomnia, or dry cough with little phlegm.

3. Mung beans: Eliminate heat toxins, promote urination, and reduce swelling. Particularly beneficial in summer for clearing heat toxins from the body.

4. Pears: Juicy and sweet, they relieve dry mouth, moisten the lungs, and clear internal heat; an excellent yin-nourishing food in autumn.

5. Goji berries: Nourish liver and kidney yin and improve vision; suitable for those who frequently use computers and suffer from dry eyes.

6. Dwarf lilyturf root (Ophiopogon japonicus): Moistens the lungs and soothes the stomach; effective for dry mouth and gastrointestinal discomfort.

7. Duck meat, pork, and pork skin: Hydrate the body and help alleviate symptoms of yin deficiency with excessive internal heat, such as irritability.

8. Eggs and milk: Rich in high-quality protein. Eggs nourish the kidneys and replenish blood and qi, while milk quenches thirst and nourishes kidney yin.

9. Mung beans, lotus seeds, tremella (silver ear fungus), and Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita): All clear heat and toxins while hydrating the body, helping regulate internal balance and alleviate discomfort caused by yin deficiency and excessive internal heat.

Foods cannot replace medication for treating diseases; please seek timely medical advice if needed.