During the change of seasons, diseases tend to be more prevalent. Factors such as fluctuating temperatures and failure to add clothing in a timely manner are important causes of illness. Coughing is one common symptom, although not a serious problem, it can have a significant impact on our health, work, and life if it persists.
As the saying goes, "diseases are three parts treatment and seven parts nourishment." While medication is necessary for treating a cough, using dietary therapy to alleviate symptoms can be equally effective without the side effects of medication. Here are a few fruits that can effectively relieve coughing.
For different types of coughs, there are corresponding fruits that can provide relief. For the following three main types of coughs, it is recommended to consume these three fruits.
Cough with Phlegm: Eat Pears
When coughing is accompanied by phlegm, pears can be used to alleviate the symptoms. In traditional Chinese medicine, pears are considered to have a sweet and cooling nature, and they have medicinal value in moistening the lungs, clearing dryness, and expelling phlegm. A typical dietary therapy is to make a soup with snow pears and rock sugar.
Prepare a snow pear and some rock sugar. Wash the pear and peel it, then cut it into small pieces. Add some water to a pot and bring it to a slight boil before adding the pear. After some time, add the rock sugar and stir until it dissolves. When the soup changes color, remove it from the heat and it is ready to be consumed.
Inflammatory Cough: Eat Oranges
When coughing is caused by inflammation and accompanied by a sore throat, oranges can effectively relieve the symptoms. Oranges contain volatile oils and limonene, which can increase the secretion of respiratory mucosa, effectively relieve bronchospasm, and have expectorant and cough-suppressing effects. In addition, the vitamin content in oranges also has anti-inflammatory properties. Steamed oranges with salt is an effective dietary therapy for cough.
First, wash the oranges and remove the top. Sprinkle a little salt into the flesh of the oranges, then cover the top and secure it with a toothpick. Steam the oranges in a steamer for 10 minutes. After steaming, remove the peel and consume the oranges.
Cough with Asthma: Eat Apricots
If coughing is accompanied by asthma, apricots can be consumed to alleviate the symptoms. Apricots contain amygdalin, which has the effects of suppressing cough, expelling phlegm, warming the lungs, and relieving asthma. Apricot jam is a delicious and effective dietary therapy.
First, wash and peel a sufficient amount of apricots. Pour the fruit into a pot and add some white sugar. Slowly cook over low heat, mashing the fruit with a spatula during the cooking process. Keep cooking on low heat until the jam thickens, then remove from heat.
These three fruits are effective ways to relieve coughing. If you are suffering from a cough, you can try the corresponding dietary therapy based on your symptoms. It not only effectively alleviates the coughing problem but also allows you to enjoy delicious flavors.
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