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Stomach fire is a term in traditional Chinese medicine that usually manifests as symptoms such as bad breath, dry mouth, bitter mouth, swollen and sore gums, etc. In order to alleviate the symptoms of stomach fire, we can choose some foods that have the effect of lowering stomach fire. Here are three common stomach fire foods and how they can help us relieve stomach fire.
Mung bean. Mung bean is a common heat-clearing and detoxifying food, which has a good effect on reducing stomach fire. It is rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins that replenish the nutrients needed by the body. At the same time, mung bean also has a good diuretic and swelling reduction, heat clearing and detoxification effects, and has a good effect on relieving the symptoms of stomach fire.
When eating mung beans, we can choose to cook mung beans into mung bean soup or mung bean porridge, or add some other ingredients such as barley, red dates, etc. to cook together to increase the taste and nutritional value. However, it should be noted that mung beans are cold in nature, and people with a weak spleen and stomach should eat them in moderation.
Momordica charantia. Bitter gourd is a vegetable that has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, brightening the eyes and detoxifying, and also has a good effect on relieving the symptoms of stomach fire. Bitter gourd is rich in vitamin C, minerals and a variety of amino acids, which can replenish the nutrients needed by the body, while promoting the secretion of digestive juices, helping to relieve symptoms such as bad breath and dry mouth.
When eating bitter gourd, we can choose to stir-fry, cold or boil soup to cook. However, it should be noted that bitter gourd is cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat it in moderation.
In short, the above three foods are common foods that have the effect of lowering stomach fire, and we can choose to eat them according to our tastes and preferences. At the same time, in order to alleviate the symptoms of stomach fire, we also need to pay attention to a light diet and avoid the intake of spicy and irritating foods. If symptoms are severe or persistent, prompt medical attention is recommended**.