The Fastest and Most Effective Method to Clear Heat and Resolve Phlegm

If excessive phlegm accumulates in the pharynx due to “excess internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept) and cannot be effectively expectorated, one may persistently drink chrysanthemum tea and adopt a light diet. Additionally, postural drainage—a technique that leverages gravity to facilitate the movement of pulmonary secretions into the bronchi—can be employed to promote more efficient phlegm clearance and achieve the therapeutic effects of clearing heat and resolving phlegm. Specific recommendations are as follows:

1. Diet should primarily consist of light, non-irritating foods. Drinking chrysanthemum tea daily may help alleviate “excess internal heat.” Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided.

2. Postural drainage can then be performed to assist in phlegm expulsion. The specific procedure is as follows:

(1) Lie quietly on your back on the bed, with both arms relaxed naturally at your sides. Place a soft pillow under your head for comfort.

(2) Elevate the foot end of the bed or place cushions under your feet so that your feet are positioned higher than your head. This elevation helps position the lungs higher relative to the airways, thereby utilizing gravity to facilitate the drainage of phlegm.