Overindulging in fish, meat, and spicy fried foods, combined with staying up late, have you found yourself "overheated" after the Spring Festival? Mild symptoms include bad breath and constipation, while severe cases can lead to a sore throat, mouth sores, halitosis, constipation, and even acne.
Experts suggest that drinking more green tea can help detoxify and clear internal heat. If the symptoms are severe, you can add a few chrysanthemum flowers to the green tea to clear liver heat and improve vision; for severe constipation, it is recommended to add an appropriate amount of cassia seeds or aloe vera to promote bowel movements and reduce liver heat. If you experience a dry or sore throat, or a cough with phlegm, you can add a few mint leaves or a few dark plum kernels to the green tea to soothe the throat. For a severe sore throat, it is advisable to add Malva nuts, and if the cough involves thick, yellow phlegm, adding Houttuynia cordata can also help clear lung heat.
For beauty-conscious women, green tea mixed with aloe vera juice is recommended to clear liver heat and relieve constipation. Women during their menstrual period are advised to switch from green tea to oolong tea to avoid excessive coldness.