Does drinking mung bean soup help relieve toothache?
Disease description:
I’ve had toothache for the past two days. A friend recommended drinking mung bean soup to relieve it—does mung bean soup actually help with toothache?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
Drinking mung bean soup may help alleviate toothache. Mung bean soup has detoxifying and heat-clearing properties. If toothache is caused by excessive internal heat (“fire”), gingivitis, or periodontitis, consuming an appropriate amount of mung bean soup may provide effective relief. When experiencing toothache, dietary choices should be mild and bland; avoid spicy, stimulating, or cold foods, as these may irritate the teeth and exacerbate symptoms.
