Can figs and pears be boiled together in water for consumption?

Generally speaking, figs and pears can be boiled together for consumption, but it is not recommended to drink excessive amounts. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Figs are rich in glucose, fructose, vitamin C, and various minerals, while pears contain abundant water, dietary fiber, and B-complex vitamins. Boiling them together can provide more comprehensive nutrition. From the perspective of properties and functions, figs are neutral in nature and sweet in taste, offering benefits such as strengthening the spleen and stomach and moistening the lungs to relieve coughing. Pears are cool in nature and sweet-acid in taste, capable of promoting the production of body fluids, relieving dryness, clearing heat, and resolving phlegm. When combined, their effects can neutralize the cooling nature of pears while enhancing the function of moistening the lungs and promoting body fluids. This combination is especially suitable for consumption during dry seasons and can help alleviate symptoms such as sore throat and dry mouth.

However, due to the relatively cool nature of pears, even when combined with figs, individuals with cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach should not consume excessive amounts, to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. Additionally, excessive sugar should not be added during boiling, to prevent excessive calorie intake and potential negative effects on health.