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What is the best way to clear lung heat by steeping in water for drinking?

May 08, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, pears, loquat leaves, Houttuynia cordata, Siraitia grosvenorii (monk fruit), and Ophiopogon japonicus can be used to make herbal infusions, which may effectively help alleviate discomforts such as coughing and phlegm production caused by lung heat. In daily life, it is important to ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, which helps maintain lung health. Additionally, a light diet should be maintained, avoiding overly greasy and spicy foods.

Generally speaking, drinking water infused with pear, loquat leaves, Houttuynia cordata, Siraitia grosvenorii (monk fruit), and Ophiopogon japonicus (dwarf lilyturf root) can help clear lung heat. The detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Pear

Pears have a sweet and cold nature and possess the functions of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, promoting body fluid production, and moistening dryness. Drinking water infused with sliced or mashed pears can help clear lung heat due to its cooling properties, alleviating symptoms such as coughing and dry throat caused by lung heat. The water content and nutrients in pears can also moisturize the lungs and facilitate the expulsion of phlegm.

2. Loquat Leaves

Loquat leaves can clear the lungs, relieve coughing, resolve phlegm, and relieve asthma. By boiling cleaned loquat leaves and drinking the water, its active ingredients can penetrate deeply into the lungs, clearing heat toxins and alleviating symptoms such as coughing and phlegm caused by lung heat. The volatile oils and flavonoids contained in loquat leaves also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help protect lung health.

3. Houttuynia Cordata

Houttuynia cordata is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb with functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness, and reducing swelling. Drinking water infused with Houttuynia cordata can rapidly eliminate internal heat due to its cool nature, effectively clearing lung heat. Its active ingredients can also inhibit bacterial growth, enhance immunity, and help prevent lung infections.

4. Siraitia Grosvenorii (Monk Fruit)

Siraitia grosvenorii can clear heat, benefit the throat, moisten the lungs, and relieve coughing. Drinking water infused with monk fruit can soothe the lungs due to its sweet taste, alleviating symptoms such as sore throat and hoarseness caused by lung heat. The polysaccharides and vitamins in monk fruit also have antioxidant and blood sugar-lowering effects, which help maintain overall health.

5. Ophiopogon Japonicus (Dwarf Lilyturf Root)

Ophiopogon japonicus has the functions of nourishing yin to moisten the lungs, clearing the heart, and calming the mind. Drinking water infused with Ophiopogon japonicus can nourish the lungs and alleviate symptoms such as dry cough and irritability caused by lung heat. Its active ingredients can also enhance immunity and promote lung health.

In daily life, it is important to ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, which helps maintain lung health. Additionally, maintaining a light diet, avoiding overly greasy and spicy foods, and consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals are also beneficial for lung health.

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