Frequent alternation between warm and cold in the spring is the season when chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other conditions are prone to acute attacks. The reason these diseases are prolonged and difficult to cure is often due to the persistent presence of old phlegm. Therefore, removing "old phlegm" can be considered key to treating chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Kelp, a common food in our daily lives, has the effect of removing old phlegm. In traditional Chinese medicine, kelp is called Kunbu and was first recorded over 2,000 years ago in the ancient herbal medicine classic "Bencao Bie Lu". The book describes kelp as salty and cold in nature, affecting the liver, stomach, and kidney meridians. It can be used to resolve phlegm, soften hard masses, and promote urination. For the treatment of chronic bronchitis and asthma, it can be made into kelp syrup or salad kelp. Consistent consumption can remove old phlegm, thereby eliminating the triggering factors, and yields excellent results.
Salad Kelp Strips
Method for Kelp Syrup: 500g of kelp, 45g of ginger, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Wash and chop the kelp and ginger. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil. Add brown sugar, then simmer and stir until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat, let it cool, and store in a sealed bottle. Take three times a day, two tablespoons (about 15ml) each time, for a course of ten days.
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