Fritillaria almond drink is very effective for cough especially if the person has been coughing for a period of time.
Fritillaria has the following main property:
清热润肺 – This means it can help to reduce heatiness and mositurises the lungs. When a person has been coughing for a long period of time, most likely the lungs will be dry and sensitive.
化痰止咳 – This means that it can help to resolve phlegm and stop cough.
Almond has the following main property:
祛痰止咳 – Almond has a strong property of stopping cough by getting rid of the phlegm. Thus, it makes a good combination with fritillaria.
Most suitable for:
This drink is highly suitable for people who have been coughing for more than a month.
Avoid if:
Do not consume this drink anymore if you always have stomach discomfort after drinking it. This means that your spleen is not strong enough to take this drink. You should visit a physician for a customized formula for your body constitution.
Where to buy the drink:
If you are living in Singapore, you can find this drink commonly available in local TCM retail stores like Hock Hua Tonic, ZTp and many others.
If you are living overseas, especially in the western countries, you might find it available in canned drink form in some supermarkets.