When it comes to cough and phlegm relief, most people may think of loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs. However, there is another highly nutritious food that is also effective in relieving cough and phlegm, and that is lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs. So, what are the benefits of lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs?
Benefits of Lemon Loquat Syrup with Fritillaria Bulbs
Relieves lung discomfort and cough
Lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs has a sweet taste and a cool nature. It enters the lungs and heart meridians, and has the effects of moisturizing the lungs, clearing the lungs, and relieving cough. It can be used to treat lung deficiency, persistent cough, weak cough due to fatigue, dry and hot cough, dry cough with little phlegm, and coughing up blood.
Clears heat and transforms phlegm
The active ingredients in fritillaria bulbs can help transform phlegm and relieve asthma. Lemon has a slightly bitter taste and also has the effect of clearing heat and transforming phlegm. Fritillaria bulbs have the same effect of drying dampness and transforming phlegm. The volatile oil in fritillaria bulbs has a stimulating and expectorant effect, making it easier to expectorate phlegm. Therefore, lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs is effective in treating conditions with little phlegm, sticky phlegm, and difficulty in expectorating phlegm.
Lowers blood pressure
Fritillaria bulbs contain an ingredient called fritillarine, which has a certain blood pressure lowering effect. Lemons are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, and vitamin C, which can help dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure to some extent. The extract from tangerine peel can dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, slow down heart rate, and lower blood pressure. Therefore, lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs has a certain effect in lowering blood pressure.
Aids in weight loss
Lemon contains dietary fiber such as pectin and cellulose, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and help control appetite. Therefore, lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs has a certain effect in weight loss.
Improves digestion and appetite
The fruit peel of lemon is rich in aromatic volatile compounds, which can promote saliva production, relieve heat, and improve appetite. Tangerine peel is bitter, warm, and drying, and it can invigorate the spleen and regulate qi. Lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on conditions such as bloating in the epigastric region, decreased appetite, and indigestion.
Recipe for Lemon Loquat Syrup with Fritillaria Bulbs
Ingredients: 1000 grams of lemon, 30 grams of fritillaria bulbs, 30 grams of tangerine peel, 2000 grams of rock sugar.
1. Soak the lemon in warm water, scrub off the wax on the surface with salt, and then rinse with clean water. Let it dry.
2. Slice the dried lemon and remove the seeds.
3. Grind the fritillaria bulbs into powder, crush the tangerine peel, and break the rock sugar into small pieces.
4. Put all the above ingredients into a stewing pot without adding water. Stew over low heat for 10 hours.
5. Pour out the mixture, let it cool, and store it in a glass container.
6. Finally, keep it in the refrigerator.
Proportions for Lemon Loquat Syrup with Fritillaria Bulbs
The recommended ratio is 1:1:30.
The recommended ratio of fritillaria bulbs, tangerine peel, and lemon is 1:1:30. The amount of rock sugar can be adjusted according to personal taste. In fact, there are no strict rules regarding the proportions of lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs. All the ingredients have no significant toxic side effects, so the dosage can be adjusted according to individual circumstances.
How to Take Lemon Loquat Syrup with Fritillaria Bulbs
1. Take 1-2 spoonfuls of lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs and put it in a cup.
2. Add an appropriate amount of warm water or cold water and stir well.
3. Adjust the concentration according to personal preference.
4. Drink as a substitute for tea.
5. It can also be taken directly in the mouth.
Contraindications of Lemon Loquat Syrup with Fritillaria Bulbs
1. Not suitable for those with wind-cold cough
Lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs is suitable for treating various hot cough conditions with little phlegm. However, the treatment of wind-cold cough should focus on warming the lungs and relieving cough. Taking lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs may worsen cough symptoms.
2. Not suitable for diabetes patients
During the preparation of lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs, a large amount of rock sugar is added. The sugar substances in rock sugar are easily digested and absorbed by the human body. Diabetes patients may experience a direct increase in blood sugar levels after taking it.
3. Not suitable for those with gastric ulcers
For example, those with gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, etc. Lemon loquat syrup with fritillaria bulbs contains a large amount of lemon, and lemon has a high acidity level, which may irritate the intestines and stomach. Taking it may cause stomach pain and even gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with gastric ulcers.
