Qiu Li Gao
Qiu Li Gao (Chinese: 秋梨膏; pinyin: qiū lí gāo) 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.
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 Chen Xiuyuan (1766-1823).
Preparation
The preparation is made at home and in factories. Commercial products are sold in 12-ounce bottles.
Ingredients include autumn-harvested asian pears, monk fruit, and honey. Sometimes other ingredients such as ginger, jujube, and fritillaria bulbs are included.
Uses
The preparation is used to suppress coughing and mucus production and to treat asthma and dry cough. Traditional practitioners believe it "nourishes lung yin and promotes the production of body fluid".