1. Bitter melon

We all know that bitter melon is one of the few bitter foods. Bitter foods generally have the effect of reducing fire and eliminating internal heat, especially bitter melon. Bitter melon is commonly used among the people to clear away heat, improve eyesight and detoxify. So when you get angry, make more meals of bitter melon and scrambled eggs. However, most bitter vegetables are bitter and cold in nature, so you should not eat too much at one time, otherwise it will easily cause nausea, vomiting and other discomfort reactions. People with weak spleen and stomach should eat less.

2. Lotus root

Lotus root is a treasure because it is sweet in nature and mild in taste. It can clear away heat, remove internal heat, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. Lotus root has high nutritional value, rich in iron, calcium and other trace elements. It is also rich in plant protein, vitamins and starch. It has obvious effects on replenishing qi and blood and enhancing human immunity. Therefore, Chinese medicine says: "It mainly nourishes the middle and nourishes the mind, and replenishes qi and strength." Lotus root can also cool and disperse blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus root can stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis. It is a good food therapy for febrile disease.

3. Cucumber

Cucumber juice contains a large amount of nutrients and also has the effect of clearing away heat and eliminating internal heat. Drinking it for health maintenance in summer and autumn has a more effective effect of reducing internal heat. Put the prepared fresh cucumbers into a dish and add an appropriate amount of sugar to pickle them, or directly add the prepared cucumbers to cold boiled water and put them directly into a juicer to extract the juice and drink it.

4. Bean sprouts

Bean sprouts have the effect of clearing away heat, which is helpful for dredging liver qi and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Mung bean sprouts are cool in nature and have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, diuresis and dehumidification. They are suitable for people with dry mouth, thirst, oral ulcers, red and hot urine, constipation, red and swollen eyes, etc. Soybean sprouts strengthen the spleen and liver and help prevent inflammation of the corners of the mouth.

5. Cabbage

The most recommended vegetable for reducing lung fire is cabbage. Although it is the main dish in winter, it still plays an important role in reducing fire and clearing away heat in autumn. Chinese cabbage is sweet in taste and mild in nature. It can relieve irritability, quench thirst, clear away heat and detoxify. It is very effective for some people with lung-heat cough and constipation.