What Foods Help Clear Heat, Detoxify, and Reduce Internal Heat?
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing “internal heat” these past few days, with symptoms including oral ulcers and sore, swollen throat. What foods can help clear heat, detoxify, and reduce fire?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Foods such as bitter melon, tofu, celery, water chestnuts, water caltrops, cucumber, purslane, chrysanthemum flowers, and pears possess heat-clearing, detoxifying, and fire-purging properties. Bitter melon and cucumber also have diuretic effects, which can help alleviate symptoms of oral ulcers and sore throat. When necessary, heat-clearing and detoxifying medications may be taken under a physician’s guidance.
