Symptoms of Liver Fire

 

Red face and eyes

Irritability

Outbursts of anger

Dizziness

Ringing in the ears

Dry mouth and thirst

Bitter taste in the mouth

Muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders

Headache, especially on the sides of the head

Feel hot

Blood pressure rises with stress

Migraine

Dark, scanty urine

Insomnia

Constipation

 

Tongue

Red tongue, may have red sides. Coating is yellowish and dry. May also be normal.

 

Pulse

Full, wiry, rapid pulse

 

Herbs Used For Liver Fire

Dandelion

 

Foods Used For Liver Fire

These are just some of the foods that are believed to help liver fire

 

Seaweed

Spinach

Chestnut

Rye

Vinegar

Asparagus

Egg

Royal jelly

 

References

Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000

Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.