Liver Fire

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness

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.