Coughing is often seen as a minor problem that is not harmful. But once it occurs, the itchy throat, red face, and headache it brings can cause great harm to our health, sleep, and emotions. Especially for weak infants and frail elderly people, once they start coughing, it often becomes a recurring problem that is difficult to eliminate. Are there any quick and effective methods to treat cough?
The saying goes, "Disease is three parts treatment, seven parts nourishment." The same goes for coughing. Taking medication may not be more effective than daily conditioning. Some dietary methods not only provide delicious and nutritious food, but also have outstanding effects in treating cough, without causing side effects to the body. Here are several recommended dietary treatments.
Stewed Bananas with Rock Sugar
Stewed bananas with rock sugar is a folk remedy for treating cough. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bananas have a cold nature and a sweet taste, which can moisturize the lungs and tonify the middle and strengthen the qi. When cooked with rock sugar, not only does it have a sweet taste, but it also has a more prominent cough-relieving effect. It is worth noting that this dietary treatment is targeted at cough caused by dryness and heat, and may not be as effective for cough caused by cold.
First, prepare two bananas and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Peel the bananas and cut them into small pieces. Crush the rock sugar. Then, put them together in the same bowl and add an appropriate amount of water. Steam them over boiling water for about 10 minutes, until the bananas become soft and then they can be consumed.
Rock Sugar Pear
Pears are a fruit that can be used both as food and medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pears have a sweet taste and a cold nature, which can moisturize the lungs and clear dryness. It can effectively alleviate the problems of dry throat and cough. When paired with rock sugar, the taste and medicinal effects are more prominent.
The method is not complicated either. First, prepare a pear and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Wash the pear and peel it, then cut it into small pieces. Put a suitable amount of water in a pot and bring it to a slight boil before pouring in the pear pieces. After some time, add the rock sugar and stir well. When the soup changes color, turn off the heat and serve.
Water Chestnut and Sugarcane Drink
Water chestnut and sugarcane are both cold in nature and have the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, dispelling cold, and relieving cough. When cooked together, the taste is sweet and appealing, making it a suitable dietary treatment for people of all ages.
First, prepare an appropriate amount of water chestnut and sugarcane. Peel and wash them, then cut the sugarcane into small pieces and the water chestnut into halves. Put an appropriate amount of water in a pot and add all the ingredients. Bring it to a boil and then simmer over low heat. When the color of the soup becomes darker, remove it from the heat and consume.
Tremella Lily Porridge
Tremella and lily are both excellent nourishing ingredients. They also have the effects of clearing heat, moisturizing the lungs, and relieving cough. Cooking them into porridge not only alleviates symptoms but also provides a soft, sticky, and sweet taste.
First, take an appropriate amount of rice, tremella, and lily. Rinse them clean and put them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the porridge becomes thick. Turn off the heat, and serve.
When troubled by a cough, it is worth trying these dietary treatments, which can quickly alleviate the symptoms.
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