When I have a cough, I often take Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa to treat it. However, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I want to know which type of cough is suitable for this remedy.
What type of cough is Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa suitable for?
It is suitable for treating cough caused by excessive internal heat.
Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa has a sweet taste and a cooling nature. It enters the lungs and the heart meridian, with the functions of nourishing the lungs, stopping cough, transforming phlegm, relieving asthma, and clearing heat. The total alkaloids and non-alkaloids in Fritillaria cirrhosa have certain cough-suppressing effects, making it suitable for treating various coughs caused by excessive internal heat, such as cough due to wind-heat, dry-heat or lung-fire. However, it is not suitable for patients with cough caused by wind-cold.
Why is it not suitable to take Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa for cough caused by wind-cold?
Cough caused by wind-cold is mainly characterized by frequent coughing, itchy throat, clear runny nose, and thin white phlegm. The treatment principle for cough caused by wind-cold should focus on warming the lungs and stopping cough. However, Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa has a cooling nature with a sweet taste, and it is good at treating cough caused by excessive internal heat. Taking it for cough caused by wind-cold not only cannot alleviate the discomfort symptoms, but may also worsen the original condition.
The preparation of Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa
Ingredients: 3 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa, 1 pear, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Preparation:
1. Grind the Fritillaria cirrhosa into fine powder, and wash the pear.
2. Cut off the top of the pear and use it as a lid.
3. Remove the core of the pear, put in the Fritillaria cirrhosa and rock sugar, and cover it with the lid.
4. Place the pear in a stewing pot and stew it over water for about 2 hours.
5. Let it cool slightly before consuming.
What should be noted when using Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa to treat cough?
1. Do not take too much
It is generally not recommended to consume too much Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa. The recommended dosage of Fritillaria cirrhosa is 3-9 grams, and for cough, about 3 grams is sufficient. Taking too much may stimulate the stomach and cause gastrointestinal discomfort due to the cooling nature of the remedy.
2. Avoid long-term consumption
It is generally recommended to stop taking Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa after the cough symptoms improve. Long-term consumption is not advisable because the cooling nature of the remedy may damage the body's yang energy and be detrimental to overall health.
3. Do not combine with Aconitum
According to the "Eighteen Incompatible Substances" in traditional Chinese medicine, it is stated that Pinelliae Rhizoma, Trichosanthes Kirilowii, Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, Belamcandae Rhizoma, and Ephedrae Herba should not be combined with Aconitum, as they have opposite properties. The combination may result in toxic side effects and be harmful to the body. Therefore, during the consumption of Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa, it is important to avoid taking Aconitum or similar herbs.
4. Not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
Due to the cooling nature of Chinese medicine stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold may be more sensitive to the stimulating effects of the remedy. After taking it, the cold nature of the remedy may further stimulate the stomach and worsen symptoms such as cold hands and feet, loose stools, and poor digestion.
How to effectively take Fritillaria cirrhosa for cough relief?
In addition to stewing pear, Fritillaria cirrhosa can also be combined with other herbal ingredients to achieve better cough relief.
Fritillaria cirrhosa and almond juice
Ingredients: 3 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa, 3 grams of almonds, 10 grams of rock sugar.
Preparation:
1. Grind the Fritillaria cirrhosa into fine powder and crush the almonds.
2. Put the Fritillaria cirrhosa, almonds, and rock sugar into a bowl and add a small amount of water.
3. Steam and cook over water for about 40 minutes.
4. Take the juice and drink it directly or dilute it with hot water before consumption.
Fritillaria cirrhosa and honey water
Ingredients: 3 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa, honey (appropriate amount).
1. Grind the Fritillaria cirrhosa into powder and put it into a bowl.
2. Add honey and mix well.
3. Add an appropriate amount of warm water and stir well before consumption.
