How to eat white radish to reduce heat the fastest

The quickest way to consume white radish for reducing internal heat is to eat it raw or juice it for drinking. White radish has the functions of clearing heat, generating fluids, and eliminating food accumulation, mainly due to its rich ingredients such as mustard oil, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Eating raw can maximize the retention of active substances, while juicing can help with rapid absorption. The glucosinolates in white radish are converted into isothiocyanates during chewing or crushing, which have anti-inflammatory and metabolic promoting effects and can help alleviate body heat. When eating raw, it is recommended to choose fresh and juicy white radish, peel it and slice or shred it, and season it with a small amount of honey. When juicing, pear or lotus root can be mixed to enhance the moisturizing effect, and it is recommended to drink no more than 200 milliliters per day. People with weak constitution or weak gastrointestinal function who eat raw food on an empty stomach may stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing abdominal pain or diarrhea. This group of people can cut white radish into pieces and stew them with pork ribs and corn to reduce coldness and supplement protein through slow cooking. Cooking time should be controlled within 1 hour to avoid high temperatures damaging vitamin C. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, a small amount of ginger can be added to balance the medicinal properties.

During the period of reducing internal heat, white radish should be avoided from being consumed with medicinal herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus to counteract its heat clearing effect. Daily use can be combined with cool ingredients such as winter melon and water chestnuts to enhance the therapeutic effect, while maintaining sufficient daily water intake. If there are long-term symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, sore throat, etc., it is recommended to combine traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment to avoid excessive consumption of a single food that can lead to physical imbalance. Regular sleep patterns and reducing spicy and greasy diets are also important factors in controlling internal heat.