The more bitter the better, the four major misunderstandings about removing fire

　　Get rid of misconceptions about fire

　　1. It’s not just about having more “bitterness”.

　　Although bitter has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, what it clears is not necessarily heart fire. For example, Kuding can clear the liver and improve eyesight, clear away heat and detoxify, and can lower blood pressure and blood lipids.； Dandelion can clear away heat and detoxify, promote gallbladder and protect liver ； Bitter buckwheat can clear away heat, reduce internal heat, and relieve digestion and stagnation. ； Bitter vegetables can clear away heat, cool blood, and detoxify. Most of the above bitter foods purge liver and gallbladder fire and gastrointestinal fire, but not heart fire. Moreover, excessive bitterness or eating too much bitter food can cause stomach discomfort and side effects such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

　　2. Don’t be too greedy with cold foods and cold drinks. This will not only fail to clear the heart fire, but will damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach.

　　3. Do not stay in an air-conditioned low-temperature environment for a long time. Being too greedy for coolness can also harm the human body.

　　4. Do not take herbal medicines to reduce fire randomly, especially for people with "yin deficiency and strong fire". Indiscriminately reducing fire may cause the body to become more deficient and have more fire. Better arrive in time Hospital Diagnosis and treatment, symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor.