Pear is a plant of the Rosaceae family, including white pear, sand pear, Qiuzi pear, etc., which are produced in most areas of the country. The ones with thin skin, white flesh, sweet fragrance and no residue are better.

In ancient times, pears were known as Zongguo, Kuaiguo, Yuru, Mifu, etc. In addition to being endearing for their aroma, taste, and shape, pears are also praised for their nutritional value. The pulp is rich in organic acids such as fructose, glucose and malic acid, as well as protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid and other vitamins.

Chinese medicine believes that pears are cold in nature, sweet in taste, and slightly sour. They enter the lungs and stomach meridian and have the functions of promoting body fluids, moistening dryness, eliminating phlegm, relieving cough, reducing fire, and clearing the heart. They can be used for fever, body fluid injury, etc. , treatment of thirst, cough with hot phlegm, and constipation.

Pear is also effective against tuberculosis because it contains glycosides and tannic acid. "Pear paste candy" made from raw pears and honey is most suitable for people suffering from lung heat and chronic cough. Pear stewed with rock sugar can not only eliminate phlegm and heat, treat asthma, nourish yin and moisturize the lungs, but also has a protective effect on the throat. Singers and broadcasters should take it regularly.

Medicinal Diet Recipes

1. For phlegm, asthma and shortness of breath: Pear, hollow out, fill with small black beans, leave lid on, tie, simmer over low heat, pound into cakes , consumed every day.

2. Cough: Pear juice can be mashed into juice, or ointment can be made. Add ginger juice and white honey and take it.

3. Thirst due to fever: cut a large sweet pear into thin slices, soak it in cold boiled water for half a day, pound it to get the juice, and drink it frequently.

Contraindications

People with spleen deficiency, loose stools, coldness and cough should not take it.