How to cook Sichuan scallops and pears to relieve cough

Chuanbei and Pear Boiling Water to Relieve Cough is a commonly used dietary therapy in traditional Chinese medicine, suitable for symptoms such as dry lungs, cough, and low and viscous phlegm. Chuanbei clears heat and moistens the lungs, while pear produces saliva to quench thirst. The combination of the two can alleviate dry cough with no phlegm or yellow and viscous phlegm.

1. Material selection

Select fresh and juicy snow pear pear or Yali pear, remove the stones and cut into pieces after washing, and retain the peel. Chuanbeimu needs to be crushed into powder or cracked with a knife back to facilitate the precipitation of effective ingredients. Individuals with constitution deficiency and coldness can add two slices of ginger to neutralize their coldness.

2. Stew over water

Put pear chunks and 5-8 grams of Sichuan scallop powder into a stew pot, and immerse the ingredients in water. Add water to the outer pot to half the height of the stew pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer slowly for 1 hour. This method can retain volatile components and avoid direct boiling, which can lead to loss of efficacy.

3. Simple Steaming

Cut the top of the pear horizontally to remove the core and form a bowl shaped lid. Fill it with Sichuan scallop powder and restore the lid. Fix it with a toothpick. Steam in a bowl with water for 30 minutes until the pear flesh is soft and tender. During the steaming process, the pear juice and medicinal solution naturally blend together. When drinking, consume the pear flesh together.

4. Matching adjustment

Cough accompanied by sore throat can be boiled with 3 grams of honeysuckle, and for those with excessive phlegm, 3 grams of dried tangerine peel can be used to treat gasification phlegm. Diabetes patients should halve pears and remove rock sugar, and use siraitia fruit for flavoring. The dosage for children should be halved, and it is recommended to follow medical advice for those under 3 years old.

5. Contraindications for use

It is contraindicated for those with wind cold cough, phlegm white and thin, as it may worsen symptoms. Chuanbei anti aconite medicinal herbs require consultation with a physician during the use of traditional Chinese medicine. It should not be taken continuously for more than 7 days. If diarrhea occurs, it should be discontinued. Pregnant women and those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should use Chuanbei with caution. During coughing, keep the indoor air moist and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If coughing persists for more than two weeks or is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chest pain, hemoptysis, etc., it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to check for diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis. Dietary therapy is only used for auxiliary regulation, and severe respiratory infections require treatment with antibiotics or antiviral drugs. Massage the Feishu and Tiantu acupoints in daily life to help promote lung function and relieve cough, and use Huangqi soaked water instead of tea to enhance immunity.