Teas that clear the lungs and reduce phlegm: these three are the most effective if you drink them regularly

1. Pearl Shell Lung Moisturizing Drink

Ingredients: 10g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Pearl Shell, 8g of Adenophora stellariae, and 6g of Coltsfoot flos.

effect:

Ophiopogon japonicus can clear away heat and nourish yin, treat dry mouth and sore throat, Adenophora stellariae can clear the lungs and eliminate deficiency heat, Pearl oyster can moisten the lungs and relieve cough and blood in sputum, and Coltsfoot can relieve asthma and cough.

Applicable symptoms:

A dry cough with no sputum or little sputum, slightly thick and difficult to cough up, or even with blood in it.

2. Sterculia lychnophora tea

3 pieces of Sterculia lychnophora and appropriate amount of rock sugar. First wash the Sterculia lychnophora with warm water, then brew it with rock sugar in boiling water for 15 minutes, one dose per day, drink instead of tea. This prescription has the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving sore throat and detoxifying.

Applicable symptoms:

Acute and chronic pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with symptoms including sore throat, or itchy throat and cough.

3. Chrysanthemum tea

30 grams each of fresh chrysanthemum and fresh tea leaves (15 grams each of dried products). Chop the above two ingredients into small pieces, pound them together to extract the juice, and brew it with 40 ml of cold boiled water. The dried product can be boiled into a decoction and used as tea. Take 1 dose daily, drink at any time.

Applicable symptoms:

This prescription has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving sore throat, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is mainly used to treat acute and chronic pharyngitis, sore throat, itching and discomfort.