Can Chuanbei be directly soaked in water to drink

Chuanbei can usually be directly soaked in water for drinking, but it is recommended to grind it into powder and brew it for better dissolution of the active ingredients. Chuanbei is a traditional medicinal herb used to moisten the lungs and relieve cough. It is mainly suitable for cases of lung heat and dry cough, dry cough with less phlegm, etc. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should use it with caution.

Sichuan scallop is slightly cold in nature and belongs to the lung meridian. It contains alkaloids such as berberine A and berberine B. When directly soaked in water for consumption, the outer layer of mucus may hinder the release of effective ingredients. Grinding Sichuan scallop into fine powder and brewing it can make the alkaloids more fully dissolved in water. It is recommended to use warm water at around 80 degrees Celsius during brewing to avoid high temperatures damaging the active ingredients. The recommended daily dosage is 3-9 grams, which can be combined with honey or pear juice to improve the taste. People with a cold constitution or diarrhea may experience gastrointestinal discomfort when drinking, while misuse by those with wind cold cough may worsen symptoms.

Use with caution in certain special circumstances. Children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should take it under the guidance of a physician. Chuanbei and Aconitum have compatibility taboos and cannot be used together. If coughing is accompanied by symptoms of infection such as yellow purulent sputum and fever, or if it persists for two weeks without relief, timely medical examination should be sought for pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases. There may be counterfeit Sichuan scallops on the market. It is recommended to choose a legitimate medical institution or pharmacy to purchase, and pay attention to identifying the characteristics of genuine products such as pine scallops and green scallops.

When drinking Sichuan scallop water in daily life, it can be combined with yin nourishing ingredients such as lilies and Ophiopogon japonicus, and avoid eating with spicy and hot foods. Long term cough sufferers should pay attention to keeping the air moist, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and engage in appropriate lung exercises such as Ba Duan Jin. If adverse reactions such as rash and diarrhea occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and those with allergies should undergo low-dose testing for the first attempt.