Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Methods for Excessive Liver Fire

The vigorous liver fire in traditional Chinese medicine can be treated by adjusting diet, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, emotional management and regular work and rest. Excessive liver fire may be related to factors such as emotional instability, improper diet, and staying up late and tired. It usually manifests as symptoms such as dizziness, red eyes, bitter mouth, dry throat, irritability, and irritability.

1. Adjust diet

Patients with liver fire should avoid spicy and greasy foods, and consume appropriate amounts of heat clearing and fire relieving ingredients such as mung beans, celery, bitter melon, etc. Mung beans can be used to boil soup or porridge, which helps to clear heat and detoxify. Celery can be cold mixed or stir fried, which can calm the liver and reduce heat. Bitter gourd can be sliced and soaked in water or stir fried, which has the effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight. Daily intake of warm and dry foods such as lamb, chives, and Sichuan peppercorns should be reduced to avoid exacerbating liver fire.

2. Chinese medicine conditioning

traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Longdan Xiegan Pill, Danggui Longhui Pill, Chaihu Shugan Powder can be used under the guidance of doctors. Longdan Xiegan Wan is suitable for headaches and tinnitus caused by liver and gallbladder fire. Danggui Longhui Pill can alleviate constipation caused by excessive liver fire. Chaihu Shugan San can soothe the liver, relieve depression, and improve chest and rib pain. Before use, it is necessary to undergo traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and avoid self medication.

3. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Acupuncture of Taichong, Xingjian, Foot Linqi and other liver meridian points can relieve liver fire. The Taichong acupoint is located in the depression behind the first metatarsal gap on the dorsum of the foot and is often used in conjunction with the Hegu acupoint. The Xingjian acupoint is located between the first and second toes on the back of the foot, and can clear the liver and relieve heat. The Zulinqi acupoint is located on the outer side of the dorsum of the foot, in front of the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, and can regulate the flow of liver and gallbladder qi. It needs to be operated by a professional physician and treated 2-3 times a week.

4. Emotional Management

Liver fire is closely related to emotional fluctuations, and stress can be relieved through meditation, deep breathing, and Eight Section Brocade. Every morning, you can practice the "Shh" spell facing the East and exhale with a "Shh" sound to calm your liver qi. Avoid being in a state of anxiety and anger for a long time, and cultivate soothing hobbies such as gardening and calligraphy. Individuals with severe emotional disorders may seek psychological counseling.

5. Regular sleep schedule

Ensure that the child is in a deep sleep state from 23:00 to 1:00, during which the liver meridian is in control, which is beneficial for the retention of liver blood. Avoid staying up late playing with your phone, working overtime, and other behaviors. One hour before bedtime, you can use chrysanthemum and cassia seeds to make tea and drink. You can take a nap for 15-30 minutes during lunchtime, but it should not exceed 1 hour. Keep the bedroom ventilated and dry, and the sleeping environment should be dimly lit. Patients with excessive liver fire should maintain moderate exercise in daily life, such as Tai Chi, walking, etc., to avoid vigorous exercise that can damage Yin fluid. Pay attention to changes in symptoms, and seek medical attention promptly if severe symptoms such as redness, swelling, and hemoptysis occur. During treatment, smoking and alcohol should be avoided, and women should use antipyretic and laxative drugs with caution during menstruation. It is recommended to conduct quarterly tongue and pulse check ups, and adjust the conditioning plan according to changes in physical condition.