What kind of sugar water can I take if I have a cough?
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, "cough diet therapy" has become a hot topic on the Internet. Many people hope to relieve cough symptoms through natural ingredients. In particular, sugar water dietary remedies have attracted much attention because of their good taste and easy operation. The following are the recommendations and scientific basis for cough syrup based on popular discussions in the past 10 days.
1. Top 5 most popular cough syrups on the Internet

| Sugar water name | main ingredients | Efficacy | Popularity index (amount of discussions on the entire network) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock sugar pear water | Sydney, rock sugar, wolfberry | Moisten the lungs, relieve cough, relieve dryness and itching | 85,000+ | 
| Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Tea | Luo Han Guo, chrysanthemum, honey | Clear away heat, resolve phlegm and reduce inflammation | 62,000+ | 
| Chuanbei loquat syrup | Loquat, Sichuan clam powder, white fungus | Relieves cough and asthma, nourishes yin | 58,000+ | 
| Ginger brown sugar water | Ginger, brown sugar, red dates | Warm up the body and relieve cold and cough | 47,000+ | 
| Lily lotus seed soup | Lily, lotus seeds, rock sugar | Soothing and moisturizing, suitable for night cough | 39,000+ | 
2. Scientific matching guide
According to traditional Chinese medicine and nutritional recommendations, cough syrup needs to be "symptomatically selected":
| Cough type | Recommend sugar water | Taboo | 
|---|---|---|
| Dry cough without phlegm | Rock sugar, pear water, lily and lotus seed soup | Avoid spicy food | 
| Thick and sticky phlegm | Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Tea, Tangerine Peel Red Bean Paste | Add less sugar to prevent phlegm production | 
| Cold cough (fear of cold) | Ginger brown sugar water, longan and red date tea | Avoid cold food | 
| Wind-heat cough (sore throat) | Honeysuckle dew, water chestnuts and sugar cane water | Avoid warming supplements | 
3. Effective formula tested by netizens
Among the highly praised recipes collected from social platforms, the following two combinations have the best feedback:
1. Advanced version of Sichuan shellfish and loquat syrup
Ingredients: 6 loquats, 3 grams of Sichuan clam powder, half a white fungus, appropriate amount of rock sugar
Method: Boil the white fungus until the gelatin precipitates, add peeled loquat and Sichuan clam powder and simmer for 20 minutes, finally add rock sugar.
2. Antitussive Sanbao Drink
Ingredients: 200g white radish, 50ml honey, 2 lemon slices
Method: Squeeze juice from white radish and mix with honey, steam in water for 10 minutes, add lemon before drinking.
4. Precautions
1.Use with caution for diabetes: Rock sugar, honey, etc. have high sugar content. It is recommended to use sugar substitutes or drink in small amounts.
2.Allergy risk: Luo Han Guo and pollen-based ingredients may cause allergies, so you need to reduce the amount when trying it for the first time.
3.Suitability for children: Babies under 1 year old are prohibited from eating honey, and Sichuan clams must follow medical advice.
4.duration: If the cough lasts for more than 1 week or is accompanied by fever, seek medical attention promptly.
Summary: Dietary sugar water can be used as an auxiliary means for cough, but it needs to be selected scientifically based on physical constitution and symptoms. Save this guide and let natural ingredients relieve your discomfort!
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