How to treat bad breath and excessive liver fire

Bad breath is often closely related to excessive liver fire, and such problems can be alleviated by regulating liver fire, improving living habits and paying attention to diet. The key lies in clearing the liver and purging fire, improving oral hygiene, and paying attention to the metabolic balance of the whole body.

Excessive liver fire is often related to staying up late, emotional instability, spicy food, etc., and the bad breath caused by liver fire is mainly because the liver heat leads to hyperactivity of stomach fire, and digestive waste in the gastrointestinal tract is easy to accumulate, thus producing odor. It may also interact with constipation or indigestion to cause persistent bad breath. To address this problem, we can start from several aspects: in terms of drug treatment, commonly used Chinese medicines such as Longdan Xiegan Pills and Xiaoyao Pills have the effect of clearing liver fire and relieving depression and heat; in terms of diet, it is recommended to eat more cool foods such as chrysanthemum tea and lotus seed soup, and you can also drink some mung bean soup and lily porridge in moderation to reduce the intake of spicy and greasy foods; it is also crucial to get enough sleep and relax every day. It is also very necessary to pay attention to oral hygiene. Choose fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth in the morning and evening, rinse your mouth after meals to reduce the growth of oral bacteria, and use professional oral spray to solve the problem when necessary.

Long-term adjustment is the key. It is recommended to exercise regularly to promote liver metabolism, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and maintain good work and rest habits. If the symptoms of bad breath persist and do not improve, it is recommended to see a doctor in time to check whether there are other pathological problems, such as gastritis or liver disease. In the process of conditioning your health, please give yourself more time and patience, and face it with a positive attitude, which is of great benefit to your physical and mental health.