Mulberry - medicinal plant to support treatment of sore throat in summer

In the summer, when the weather is hot and humid, we often tend to look for ways to cool our bodies. However, the abuse of cooling methods such as air conditioning at too low a temperature, eating cold foods, letting the fan blow directly into the throat... are the causes of sore throat in the summer.

Among the medicinal plants that have the effect of improving throat function in pharyngitis, we must mention the mulberry tree with its medicinal parts.

Mulberry tree provides many valuable medicinal properties to support the treatment of sore throat.

1. Mulberry root bark helps treat sore throat

After harvesting, wash the mulberry roots, scrape off the yellow outer layer, peel off the white skin, wash and dry, and can be soaked in honey.

Mulberry root bark is called tang bach bi, sweet taste, cold properties; used to treat cases of cough with phlegm due to bronchitis, sore throat, pneumonia.

Use 6-12g/day, boil 3 bowls to get 1 bowl, divide into 2-3 times a day. Drink while the medicine is still warm. In addition, it can also be combined with other herbs in the treatment of sore throat.

Mulberry root is used to treat coughs caused by sore throats.

2. Mulberry leaves

Mulberry leaves are harvested in early summer, young leaves are picked and dried in the shade for use or fresh leaves can be used directly.

Mulberry leaves are also called tang diep, bitter, sweet, cool; treat colds, fever, allergies, coughs, sore throats, high blood pressure.

Use 8-16g of dried leaves per day. Use up to 20-40g of fresh leaves per day. If your sore throat is caused by a cold, you can boil mulberry leaves with lemon basil to get the water to drink.

3. Strawberry

Harvest ripe, deep red strawberries in late summer, do not use immature or overripe berries.

Mulberry is called tang tham, sweet and sour taste, cool properties; is a medicine with very good blood nourishing effect, quenches thirst, and promotes urination and defecation.

In the summer, you can make strawberry syrup to quench your thirst, moisten your throat, cool your body, nourish your blood, beautify your complexion, and help reduce the risk of sore throat in the summer.

How to prepare:Discard any bruised, rotten, or wormy strawberries, then wash gently and let drain. Place the strawberries in a glass jar and sprinkle sugar on top, one layer of strawberries and one layer of sugar in a 1:1 ratio.Note:Spread sugar on the top layer to cover the strawberries to prevent mold. Close the jar tightly and store in a cool, clean place. After 1 week, you can take it out to use. Filter out the pulp through a sieve or filter and store in a clean bottle. When using, mix the strawberry syrup with water to taste and use according to your preference.

Mulberry syrup helps reduce the risk of sore throat in the summer.

Or you can cook the mulberry into a paste. Boil the mulberry juice, remove the pulp and continue boiling until the water is reduced to a liquid paste, add honey.

In summary, among the components used in the mulberry tree, mulberry leaves and mulberry fruit are two components that are easy to find and harvest, and have high value in reducing sore throat symptoms. Mulberry roots will be considered for use in cases of complicated sore throat leading to bronchitis, pneumonia...

In addition, you need to pay attention to your daily activities and diet to avoid getting sore throat in the summer. Do not stay in air-conditioned rooms that are too cold and dry, do not drink ice water or eat too much cold food. Exercise in cool places, avoid hot sun, and sweat a lot...

When symptoms such as high fever, cough with yellow phlegm, and persistent sore throat appear, you should see a specialist for proper treatment to prevent complications./.