🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Autumn is the season of abundant fruit harvest. Nowadays, various fruits available in the market are not only rich in nutrition but also possess medicinal properties. Nutritionist Yang Ziyang from Beijing Hospital lists several common autumn fruits and provides simple recipes using these fruits to treat autumn-related ailments such as coughing. Pear with Sichuan Pepper for Cough
Due to dry weather in autumn, many people suffer from sore throats, frequent coughing, and shortness of breath. Pears have a moistening effect on the lungs and nourishing yin, making them highly effective in treating coughs.
Specific Preparation:
1. Wash the pear or duck pear, then remove the core;
2. Fill the hollow center with Sichuan pepper, which has significant effects in treating bronchitis;
3. Steam the pear in a pot for 15 minutes and consume it. Continuous use for three days can relieve cough symptoms. Orange and Celery for Qi Tonification
Not only pears, but oranges also have excellent anti-cough and qi-tonifying effects, warming the stomach and replenishing energy. Celery can also help relieve cough and asthma.
Specific Preparation:
1. Cut the orange into four sections, remove the flesh, and keep the peel;
2. Wash celery, cut it, and retain the roots;
3. Boil water in a small pot, add the orange peel and celery, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drink continuously for four to five days; adding rock sugar enhances flavor.
Grape Skin for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
As the saying goes, "Eating grapes without spitting out the skin." Grape skins indeed possess special benefits such as preventing cardiovascular diseases and reducing blood clots. Experts from Beijing Agricultural University explain that grape skins are rich in a type of phenolic compound that lowers blood lipids, prevents blood clots, inhibits atherosclerosis, and strengthens immunity. Additionally, the anthocyanins in grape skins have strong antioxidant properties and protect the cardiovascular system. Therefore, nutritionists recommend eating grapes with their skins intact. However, thoroughly wash the skins before consumption to remove residual pesticides—ideally rinse for over two minutes.
Watermelon Rind for Mouth Sores
Many people experience internal heat and mouth sores in autumn. Watermelons have cooling and detoxifying properties, and watermelon rind also promotes healing.
Specific Preparation: After eating the flesh, slice the white part of the rind thinly and apply directly onto mouth sores.