Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

White Pear (Pyrus spp.) has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine to help alleviate coughs, particularly those associated with "dampness"—a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) referring to internal fluid imbalance and phlegm production. Historical texts and TCM practitioners recommend white pear, often steamed with honey or rock sugar, as a moistening and cooling remedy that soothes the throat, reduces dryness, and helps clear phlegm. The traditional rationale is that pears are "yin" in nature, providing moisture to the lungs and helping to resolve heat- or dryness-induced coughs, particularly when there is sticky or thick sputum (indicative of dampness).

While pears are rich in water content, vitamin C, and some antioxidants, there is limited clinical or pharmacological research directly supporting their use as a cough remedy in modern scientific literature. Most contemporary sources cite anecdotal or historical usage rather than controlled studies. Therefore, the evidence for efficacy remains primarily traditional, with only modest support from nutritional studies showing pears' general health benefits (such as hydration and mild anti-inflammatory effects), rather than direct anti-tussive action.

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