Diarrhea is a common situation encountered by people. When a person has diarrhea, the digestive function of the intestines and stomach is very weak. In addition, diarrhea can lead to the loss of a lot of body fluids, so it is very important to replenish water. At this time, it is necessary to be cautious about diet, eat more easily digestible foods, and avoid many things. Then, can you eat pears when you have diarrhea?

Pears have the effect of accelerating intestinal peristalsis and promoting defecation. Although eating them regularly can help with constipation, their effect on elderly patients with stubborn constipation is not significant. Only by eating pears on an empty stomach in the morning after waking up can constipation be effectively treated. This is because after a night of digestion, the intestines are mostly empty, and eating pears at this time can promote intestinal peristalsis to the greatest extent.

Chinese medicine records that pears taste sweet and slightly sour, are cool in nature, and have the effects of moistening the mouth and quenching thirst, soothing the chest and relieving restlessness, nourishing Yin and reducing fire, expelling heat and reducing phlegm, and moistening the lungs and stopping cough. There is a historical legend: during the Tang Dynasty, the mother of the famous minister Wei Zheng suffered from a cough. She was treated by a famous doctor, but she disliked the bitterness of the medicine and refused to take it, resulting in the worsening of her condition. Later, Wei Zheng thought of it and remembered that his mother liked to eat pears. He ordered people to boil the cough-relieving and expectorant medicine with pear juice and rock sugar into pear syrup candy, which was sweet and delicious. His mother was indeed happy to eat it, and the cough was cured soon. Since then, pear syrup candy has been widely spread among the people to this day.

The ‘Compendium of Materia Medica’ states that pears ‘when raw, clear the heat of the six bowels; when cooked, nourish the Yin of the five zang organs’. Pharmacological research has proven that pears have the effect of increasing vascular elasticity and lowering blood pressure. They are cool in nature and can clear heat and calm the mind. For patients with hypertension due to hyperactivity of the liver Yang or inflammation of the liver fire, eating pears regularly can help normalize blood pressure and improve symptoms such as dizziness and dizziness. The pectin content in pears is very high, which is more helpful for digestion and promotes excretion. For those with indigestion and constipation, eating a pear after each meal during autumn can be very beneficial.

Snow pears contain malic acid, citric acid, vitamin B1, B2, C, and carotene, among other nutrients, and have the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and phlegm, moistening the intestines and promoting defecation, and promoting digestion. Eating snow pears is beneficial to the body and usually does not cause diarrhea, but if eaten improperly or in excess, diarrhea may occur.

Effects: The pear is delicious, the flesh is crisp and juicy, sweet and sour, with a fragrant and pleasant flavor. It is rich in sugar, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, which play an important role in human health. Pear fruits can also be processed into dried pears, preserved pears, pear syrup, pear juice, and pear cans, and can also be used for brewing wine and vinegar. Pears also have medicinal value, can aid digestion, moisten the lungs and cool the heart, reduce phlegm and cough, relieve fever, and detoxify boils. They also have a diuretic and laxative effect. The wood of the pear is fine and moderately soft, and is used as material for carving seals and high-grade furniture. The sugar content in pears is below 15%, and the daily consumption can be 300-500 grams, and diabetics can consume them.

Indications: It mainly treats heat cough, quenches thirst. It cures cough due to heat, aphasia due to stroke, fever due to cold, relieves the heat of丹石, and expels evil spirits. It promotes urination and defecation, relieves wind-evil, stops restlessness and asthma, and calms the mind. It moistens the lungs and cools the heart, reduces phlegm and inflammation, and relieves boils and alcohol poisoning.

Recommended Recipes

Pear with Rock Sugar

Materials needed: 1 pear, 1 tablespoon of rock sugar, 1 teaspoon of osmanthus sauce, several red dates, water, and a bowl.

Preparation method: Peel the pear, place it in a deep bowl, add half a bowl of water, rock sugar, osmanthus sauce, and red dates; steam over boiling water for 20-30 minutes, eat while hot along with the steamy broth, it’s warm, sweet, and very nourishing.