Eating too many oranges can indeed lead to symptoms similar to fire in the body. First of all, although oranges are sweet and flat and contain a slight coolness, they are not hot fruits, so they do not theoretically cause fire. However, when ingested in excess, especially if not done properly, certain ingredients in tangerines can cause some discomfort in the body, which is considered a manifestation of "getting on fire" in TCM.
There are about 128% sugar, if consumed in excess, excessive sugar intake in the body may be converted into internal heat, causing discomfort in some parts of the body, such as the mouth, throat, etc. In addition, the AHAs in tangerines can be irritating for some people and may trigger irritation in the gums and stomach. In particular, eating oranges on an empty stomach may cause irritation to the gastric mucosa and cause discomfort.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, tangerines are warm fruits, and excessive consumption will lead to excessive yang energy in the body, which can easily cause fire, manifested as mouth ulcers, sore throat, constipation and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tangerines have the effects of warming and regulating qi, dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, eliminating food and smoothing qi, and moderate consumption can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digest food, and relieve symptoms such as cough and phlegm. However, excessive consumption can irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and cause symptoms such as irritation.