Qiu Li Gao Explained

Qiu Li Gao or Autumn Pear Syrup or Sydney Paste is a pear syrup or paste used as a traditional medicine in East Asia, in particular in Chinese food therapy.[1]

History

The preparation was known as early as the Qing Dynasty, when it was mentioned in Yi Xue Cong Zhong Lu (Medicine for the Large General Population) by (1766-1823).

Uses and indications

The preparation is used to suppress coughing and mucus production and to treat breathlessness, asthma and dry cough. Traditional practitioners believe it "nourishes lung yin, support's the spleen to clear phlegm and damp, strengthens the kidneys holding ability to relieve asthmatic breathless symptoms”.

Preparation

The preparation is made at home and in factories.[2] Commercial products are sold in 12-ounce bottles.

Ingredients include autumn-harvested asian pears, monk fruit, and honey.[3] Sometimes other ingredients such as ginger, jujube, and fritillaria bulbs are included.[4]

Administration

Traditionally diluted in warm water and taken as a tea.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Zhu, Chun-Han . Clinical Handbook of Chinese Prepared Medicines . . 1989 . 978-0-912111-43-8 . 90–91 . en.
  2. Web site: The ancient method of Qiu Pear paste . Min News.
  3. Web site: Le . Jiang . 2021-11-02 . Qiu Li Gao, Autumn Pear Paste . 2022-08-15 . . en-US.
  4. 1965932. Pear extractive cold-pressing hypothermia preparation method and use thereof in preparation of 'Chuan Bei Xue Li' extract. CN. application. 2007-05-23. Wuhan Hua Shan Ren Fu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. Wéi. Shān. Fù. Zhèn-jié. Zhāng. Róng-cūn., application since discontinued