Why can burnt oranges relieve coughing?

Burnt oranges have the effect of stimulating the appetite and resolving phlegm, thus helping to relieve coughing.

Oranges are a type of traditional Chinese medicinal material, with a sour taste and cool nature. They help resolve phlegm and alleviate chest tightness. Rich in vitamin content and various organic acids, oranges can enhance appetite and promote nutrient absorption. When an orange is exposed to fire, its moisture is quickly dried out, allowing medicinal components from the peel to gradually penetrate into the pulp. This process increases the orange's medicinal value, thereby enhancing its ability to resolve phlegm and suppress coughs. Therefore, eating burnt oranges may help alleviate coughing, though only as an adjunctive treatment. Relying solely on burnt oranges cannot cure coughs. Patients are advised to visit a hospital for examination to identify the underlying cause of coughing and receive appropriate treatment.

In daily life, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, ventilate indoor spaces regularly to keep the air fresh, and avoid areas with severe air pollution, so as not to worsen symptoms or hinder recovery.