In winter, due to the low air humidity, the skin will be very dry, and it is normal to have internal heat. But what we need to do at this time is to reduce the internal heat. So how can we use diet in winter? What about reducing fire? Here are 5 teas recommended for reducing fire. Drink them in winter to be healthier!
Chrysanthemum and mint tea
For "liver fire" with red and swollen eyes, dizziness, swelling and pain, bitter mouth and dry throat, flushed face and irritability. You can try brewing 10 grams of chrysanthemum, 5 grams of honeysuckle, and 3 grams of mint in boiling water and drinking it to clear the liver and improve eyesight.
Wumei Ophiopogon japonicus tea
Some people like to "get internal heat" and eating fried, spicy, biscuits, and dried fruits will "get internal heat". At this time, you cannot just "remove the internal heat" , but also to replenish yin, because their "fire" is mostly caused by yin deficiency. You can use black plum and Ophiopogon japonicus to make tea. The two herbs are combined together, one is sour and the other is sweet, which just reflects the "sour and sweetness transforming yin" in traditional Chinese medicine, which can transform yin fluid to nourish yin.
Radish, Lotus Root and Pear Juice
White radish, pear and lotus root all have the effects of moistening the lungs, eliminating phlegm, promoting fluid production and relieving coughs. Combining the three together, it is very effective in preventing dryness and removing fire. . Prepare 100 grams of white radish, 100 grams of lotus root and 1 pear. First wash and cut the white radish and lotus root into strips, wash, remove the core and chop the pear, then put them together into a juicer to squeeze the juice (no need to add water), then add honey to taste according to your taste, twice a day. , drink now.
Lily Soy Milk
Dry mouth and nose, dry cough without phlegm, these are all symptoms of dryness of the lungs. Go to the supermarket to buy some dried lilies, soak them with soybeans, and then squeeze them into soy milk to drink. It has a unique taste.
Luo Han Guo Tea
Peel 2 to 3 Luo Han Guo and add 1 Luo Han Guo to boiling water. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar or honey before drinking. It can clear the stomach and cool the blood, and is good for the gums. It is very effective for symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain, bad breath, preference for cold drinks, red tongue and yellow coating.
If you have internal heat in winter, you should learn how to reduce it
Rub your belly frequently
When facing constipation caused by internal heat, you can try gently rubbing your belly to increase gastrointestinal motility , the anger tends to dissipate after defecation. The method is: use one hand to draw a circle clockwise outward with the navel as the center, and hold for more than 5 minutes until the abdomen is slightly warm. Massage in the morning and before going to bed is more effective.
Put a basin of water in the house
In winter, internal heat is often caused by "dryness". In addition to replenishing water for the body, the dry air should also be humidified to help the body resist the threat of germs. You can use a humidifier, put a basin of water, keep windows open for ventilation, etc. to ensure that the humidity is between 30% and 60%.
Drink more boiled water
Drinking water can speed up metabolism, cool down the heat in the body, and relieve irritability. It is recommended to drink at least 1200 ml of water (about two bottles of mineral water) every day.
Go to bed early and get up late
Staying up late will deplete yin energy and prevent the liver from getting adequate rest, causing symptoms of strong liver fire such as dizziness, dry eyes, irritability, and red eyes. Sleeping time should be appropriately extended in winter. It is recommended to go to bed before 10 pm and get up after 6 am.
Massaging the Fire-Reducing Point
Regularly pressing three acupuncture points has the effect of reducing fire: Zhaohai Point, located on the inside of the foot, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus; Yongquan Point, located in the front of the sole of the foot 1/3, the line connecting the two sides of the foot edge; Hegu point, which is the tiger's mouth. The massage time should not be too long, nor should the force be too strong. It is better to feel slight soreness and swelling in 5 to 10 minutes.