Oranges are flat and cool, and can regulate qi, eliminate phlegm and moisten the lungs. There are two components in orange peel that have the function of relieving cough and resolving phlegm, one is narcotine and the other is orange peel oil. Narcotine is a commonly used antitussive ingredient, and now many drugs have been added to western medicine prescriptions. Orange peel oil can relieve cough and resolve phlegm. Citrus or oranges with similar appearance are hot and humid fruits. If steamed with them, it will not only relieve cough, but also cause excessive internal heat or gastrointestinal discomfort. Light salt water can resolve phlegm, but don't put too much salt, honey can be used instead.
The specific method is to wash oranges and soak them in salt water for 20 minutes; Cut a knife flat on the top to form a cup; Sprinkle a little salt on the exposed pulp, poke a few holes with chopsticks, and then cover the cut "lid" back; Steam the oranges in a bowl, and steam for 15 minutes after the water boils; After steaming, go to the orange peel to eat pulp, and it is best to drink the juice at the bottom of the bowl.
This method is suitable for heat cough caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis or lung dryness. The main symptoms are yellow and thick phlegm, sore throat, dry mouth and bitter taste. But it is not suitable for colds and coughs caused by exogenous wind and cold, such as chills, white and clear phlegm, sore throat but itching. If you still don't get better after taking it, you should seek medical advice in time.