Cools and moistens the lungs and stops cough: used to treat hot coughs especially due to Lung yin deficiency, with dry mouth or tongue, and scanty sputum that is difficult to expectorate.
Replenishes fluids: used to treat thirst with constipation, especially when due to summer-heat.
Used as a sugar substitute: may be used as a sugar subsitute. Especially useful for those with diabetes mellitus.
Treatment Principles
Cools and Moistens the Lungs
Stops Cough
Cools Summer-Heat
Replenishes Fluids
Sugar Substitute
Contraindication
None.
Dosages
15-30g, or 1 or 2 pieces of entire fruit, crushed.