Homemade Cough Medicine
Autumn Equinox is upon us - with that and the kids back to school, cough season is also upon us.
In Chinese medicine, colds that occur during the fall often cause dryness of the throat, sore throat and dry, hacking coughs. Where there is dryness, we want to add moisture. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are great ways to help ease symptoms, especially when you have a cough that lingers way longer than you want.
You can make a very easy homemade cough medicine, composed of just pears and honey. Both pears and honey in Chinese medicine help to moisten, especially the throat and lungs, and in turn can soothe irritated throats and help reduce coughing.
Try this simple recipeβ¦
π Cut a pear in half and scoop out the seeds in the middle
π Add a good sized dollop of honey in the middle and put the two halves back together
π Place in a pot of water that covers the pear
π Simmer this until it becomes a syrup-y reduction (cough syrup consistency) or blend all together once soft
π Drink the syrup, add to your favorite beverage or smoothie, and eat the pear as well!
Call us at (843) 937-6890 or schedule an appointment online to make the transition through Fall easier using Acupuncture, herbal medicine or health coaching!