Pear | 梨

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 梨 (Li）

TCM Five Flavors: sweet, slightly sour

TCM Energetics: cooling

Meridian Affinity: Lung, Stomach

Nutritional Science:

• Nutrients: organic acids (citric acid, malic acid), vitamin B1, B2, C, natural sugar, potassium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, volatile oil, dietary fiber, flavonoids, antioxidants

• Function: anti-inflammatory, reduce high blood sugar, anti-bacterial 

TCM Benefits:

• Stop coughing and reduce phlegm
• Cool heat and reduce inflammation
• Moisen the lungs and relieve dry throat
• Help with hangover

Cooking Suggestions:

• Consume cooked or raw. We recommend make a pear stew with our Throat Soothing Culinary TCM Tonic Bag.
• Pear, lotus root, water chestnut, and Mai Dong juice may help with hangover.

Five Seasons TCM Recipes:

1. Pear Chrysanthemum Muffins | 菊花梨子麦芬

Notes & Safety:

• Generally, it is very safe if consumed in moderation.
• Do not over consume raw pear, which may cause diarrhea and/or abdominal pain if you have a cold constitution and weak digestion.