Chuan Bei Mu: A Natural Remedy to Alleviate Cough

Chuan Bei Mu, derived from the bulb of the Fritillaria, has been used to treat cough and other lung conditions for centuries in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). This herb has a natural cooling property, which is effective for respiratory ailments and can be used as a substitute of patent medications.

Key Health Benefits of Chuan Bei Mu:

1. Adding moisture to the lung. This is exceptionally helpful for dry coughs in a way to reduce the dryness and resultant discomfort.

2. Clearing heat and phlegm. This is particularly effective for coughs with accumulated phlegm in a way to address the heat or fever trapped in the chest.

3. Soothing throat. It soothes the throat irritation to relieve the proneness to cough.

Recommended Use of Chuan Bei Mu:

This herb can be ground into powder form or just boiled with water. If you would like it to be more delicious, here is a popular remedy used in any Chinese household --- Chuan Bei Mu and Pear Sweet Soup.

Simply crush Chuan Bei Mu using a pestle, add rock sugar or honey to your taste and steam with chopped Asian pears (skin on) at high heat for 30 minutes. The most amazing part is you don't even need to add extra water, since the natural juice from the Asian pears will perfectly serve the role. It can either be served warm, or to be enjoyed chilled as a dessert.

Or if you are looking for some ready-made remedies, the TCM patent medicines are always a go-to choice, as the cough syrups always employ Chuan Bei Mu as one of the primary ingredients. For example,  Poon Goor Soe Pei Pa Cough Syrup and San She Dan Chuan Beiye are always among the best-selling remedies for cough treatment.

By Jingzi 2024-July-16