Protect the throat in spring, clear away heat and remove internal heat, eat more pears

　　The dry weather in spring makes people prone to throat problems. Lack of water in the body can also cause dry and itchy throats and chapped lips. Colds and other illnesses will also follow. Therefore, we must pay attention to replenishing ourselves with more water, and the fruit "pear" can help us protect our throat and replenish water.

　　Protect the throat in spring, clear away heat and remove internal heat, eat more pears

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pears are sweet and juicy, and have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, nourishing yin and clearing away heat. They were compared to natural nectar by the ancients and are a good product for removing fire and rejuvenating the mind. "Compendium of Materia Medica Tongxuan" records, "When it is raw, it clears the heat of the six internal organs, and when it is cooked, it nourishes the yin of the five internal organs." Whether eaten raw or cooked, it has the effects of moistening the lungs and cooling the heart, eliminating phlegm and reducing fire. There is also a folk health care tradition in our country of eating pears before and after the Waking of Insects. Eating a pear per person after getting up early or after a meal can significantly relieve symptoms such as dry throat, itching and pain, hoarse voice, and constipation and red urine.

　　It should be reminded that pears have cold properties, and people who are weak and afraid of cold can also make soup or snacks. For example, steamed pears are a traditional dietary supplement. Take a whole pear, cut off the bottom 1/3 of the stem to use as a cover, scoop out the pear heart, hollow out the pulp in the middle of the pear and cut it into pieces, put it into the previously hollowed out pear together with an appropriate amount of fritillary powder, dried tangerine peel shreds, rock sugar crumbs, etc., then put it into a steaming cup, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and steam for about 45 minutes. It has a good moisturizing and protective effect on the throat.

　　Of course, if you want to protect your respiratory tract, you must also pay attention to changes in hot and cold weather, and should not take off your clothes too quickly; office white-collar workers should balance work with rest, go to bed early and get up early to help enhance the body's resistance; eat less hot pot, barbecue and other spicy foods, keep a light diet, eat more vegetables, drink more water, etc.