Salt steaming oranges are only suitable for hot cough caused by stagnant blood or lung dryness, and the main manifestation of hot cough is phlegm yellow and sticky, there will also be redness and swelling of the throat, soreness, dry mouth, bitter mouth and so on.

Usually, oranges are neutral and cool, which can regulate qi, resolve phlegm and moisten the lungs, and the components in the orange peel have the effect of relieving coughs and phlegm, such as Nyquotin, which is commonly used as a cough suppressant, as well as oil of orange peel, which can also play a role in relieving coughs and phlegm.