Recipe to Reduce Phlegm

Lots of people seem to be dealing with congestion  and cough lately. If you didn't like the last remedy for congestion give this one a try from senior acupuncturist Miriam Lee, its not quite as messy.

Take 1 winter pear (dark skinned variety)

* Remove skin if phelgm is white

* Leave the skin on if phlegm is yellow

Cut the pear in half, remove and discard the core. Fill the hole with appx 1 teaspoon of rock sugar. (break up the sugar if necessary) Place pear with sugar in a pot and add 1 cup of water. 

Cover the pot with a lid. Boil 15-20 minutes. Eat the pear and drink the liquid.

If the congestion is deep take twice a day. If a cough is keeping you up at night take before bed. If phelgm is worst first thing in the morning take then to facilitate expectoration.