I've been coughing recently and want to make some Chuanbei boiled pear water to drink. But I've never made it before. Can you please tell me how much Chuanbei to put in?
How much Chuanbei to put in Chuanbei boiled pear water?
3-9 grams.
The recommended dosage for Chuanbei boiled pear water is generally 3-9 grams. If the cough symptoms are mild, around 3 grams is usually sufficient. For more severe symptoms, the dosage can be adjusted accordingly, but excessive intake is not recommended. Both Chuanbei and snow pear have a cooling nature, and excessive intake of Chuanbei boiled pear water may stimulate the stomach and intestines, leading to discomfort, loose stools, diarrhea, and other adverse reactions.
How long to boil Chuanbei boiled pear water?
Around 20-30 minutes.
When boiling Chuanbei boiled pear water, it is generally recommended to simmer for 20-30 minutes after the water has boiled. Chuanbei boiled pear water contains various medicinal ingredients such as Fritillaria alkaloids and Fritillaria glycosides, which do not easily release their medicinal properties like other herbal medicines used to relieve surface symptoms. Chuanbei boiled pear water needs a longer cooking time to fully exert its therapeutic effect.
How many times a day to drink Chuanbei stewed pear?
Drink 2-3 times a day.
Chuanbei stewed pear is a medicinal diet and has no significant toxic side effects. Generally, drinking Chuanbei stewed pear 2-3 times a day is sufficient for treating cough. Due to its cooling nature, excessive intake is not recommended as it may cause loose stools or increased frequency of bowel movements, which is not beneficial for gastrointestinal health.
Who should not drink Chuanbei boiled pear water?
1. People with weak spleen and stomach.
Chuanbei boiled pear water has a cooling nature, and individuals with weak spleen and stomach are more sensitive to the cooling stimulation. After taking Chuanbei boiled pear water, the cooling nature may stimulate the stomach and intestines, exacerbating symptoms of cold limbs, loose stools, and indigestion caused by spleen deficiency.
2. People with cough caused by wind-cold.
The treatment of cough caused by wind-cold should focus on warming the lungs and stopping cough. Chuanbei boiled pear water is effective in treating cough caused by heat, but it is not suitable for cough caused by wind-cold. Taking Chuanbei boiled pear water in this case will not relieve the symptoms but may worsen cough and phlegm discomfort.
3. People with bronchiectasis.
Chuanbei boiled pear water is suitable for treating cough with heat symptoms, cough with little or no phlegm. However, patients with bronchiectasis generally have a productive cough or thick phlegm. Blindly taking Chuanbei boiled pear water may not only fail to alleviate cough and phlegm symptoms but may also worsen the condition.
How to make Chuanbei boiled pear water?
Ingredients: 3 grams of Chuanbei, 1 snow pear, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Crush the Chuanbei into powder and wash the snow pear before cutting it into pieces.
2. Put the cut snow pear into a pot and soak it in an appropriate amount of water for about 10 minutes.
3. Add the Chuanbei powder and stir well, then soak for about 5 minutes.
4. Add rock sugar and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Pour out and let it cool slightly before consumption.
