How to boil dried loquat in water

Boil dried loquat in water. Simply dry clean 10-15 grams of loquat and boil it with 500 milliliters of water. After boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes before drinking. The methods of loquat dry boiling water mainly include direct boiling, matching with snow pear, adding rock sugar, mixing with lily, and matching with Sichuan shellfish.

1. Direct Boiling Method

Rinse dried loquat with clean water to remove surface dust, then place it in a ceramic or glass pot and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. The amount of water should be enough to submerge two fingers of the food. After boiling on high fire, turn it to slow simmer, gently stir it with a spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, and turn off the fire to filter when the soup turns amber. This method can maximize the preservation of the natural fruit aroma of dried loquat and is suitable for daily throat moistening and drinking.

II. With the snow pear method [SEP], take 8g of dried loquat and cook it with half of snow pear peeled and cut. The juice of snow pear can neutralize the slightly astringent taste of dried loquat. After boiling, add two pieces of fresh loquat leaves to enhance the lung clearing effect, and continue to stew until snow pear is translucent. This combination has obvious synergistic effect on relieving dry cough in autumn and winter, but patients with diabetes should reduce the dosage of snow pear.

3. Adding Rock Sugar Method

During the basic cooking process, add 3-5 pieces of yellow rock sugar. The sweetness and smoothness of the rock sugar can stimulate the cough suppressant properties of dried loquat. It is recommended to add sugar 5 minutes before turning off the heat to avoid excessive sweetness, and to add a little honey when cooling to below 60 degrees for better results. This sweet modified version is suitable for children to drink, but it is not recommended to add sugar for those with wind cold cough.

4. Mixed Lily Method

Mix dried loquat with dried lily in a ratio of 2:1. Lily needs to be soaked in warm water for 2 hours in advance to remove bitterness. Use a clay pot to simmer over low heat for more than 40 minutes, wait until the lilies are completely tender, and then drink the soup. This formula has an improvement effect on nocturnal cough accompanied by insomnia. For patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, two slices of ginger should be added to balance the medicinal properties.

Fifth, use the Sichuan Fritillaria method

to boil 3 grams of Sichuan Fritillaria powder together with dried loquat. Wrap the Sichuan Fritillaria with gauze to prevent the soup from becoming cloudy. After boiling, keep it in a slightly boiling state for 25 minutes to allow the effective ingredients to fully precipitate. Before drinking, you can add two drops of fresh loquat juice to enhance the flavor. This professional combination is suitable for phlegm heat cough, but pregnant women and those with physical weakness must follow medical advice.

After boiling dried loquat in water, it is recommended to drink it on the same day as it can easily breed bacteria overnight. Choose high-quality dried loquat with intact skin and no sulfur fumigation marks, and avoid using metal materials in cooking containers to prevent tannic acid reactions. Patients with chronic pharyngitis can drink 200 milliliters per day, and continue for one week with a two-day interval. Combined with moderate aerobic exercise, it can enhance respiratory defense ability. When storing, pay attention to moisture and mold prevention. The shelf life can reach 12 months in a cool and dry environment.