What Are the Symptoms of Excessive Liver Fire and How to Treat It?
The manifestations of excessive liver fire include emotional instability, irritability, bitter taste in the mouth, insomnia, etc. It can be regulated through general treatment, massage, and medication. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor for specific conditions. If symptoms of discomfort appear, one should seek medical attention, examination, and treatment promptly.
Emotional Instability: If patients frequently consume greasy and spicy foods such as fatty meat, hot pot, and chili peppers, it may lead to excessive liver fire, easily reducing their ability to control emotions, resulting in symptoms such as negativity and irritability. It is recommended to adjust the diet structure in a timely manner and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits.
Irritability: If the condition persists for a long time, it may cause excessive heat to accumulate in the liver, leading to symptoms such as irritability and easy anger. Massage at acupuncture points such as Ganshu (BL 18), Taichong (LR 3), and Gu (an extra point) can be performed under a doctor's guidance to help alleviate discomfort.
Bitter Taste in the Mouth: If prolonged emotional distress prolongs the course of the illness, it may affect the body's water metabolism, causing gradual loss of moisture in the mouth, leading to symptoms such as dry mouth and bitter taste. It is recommended to drink more lukewarm water or honeysuckle tea, chrysanthemum tea to help alleviate excessive liver fire.
Insomnia: If the condition is severe and not treated promptly and effectively, it may affect normal sleep habits, causing symptoms such as insomnia, dreaminess, and difficulty falling asleep. Medications such as Anshen Bunao Ye, Jieyu Anshen Granules, and Wuling Capsule can be taken under a doctor's guidance to help nourish the nerves and improve insomnia. In addition, during illness, symptoms such as facial flushing and red eyes may also appear.
In daily life, it is important to rest adequately, ensure sufficient sleep, and engage in appropriate exercise to help enhance physical fitness.
