Cough and asthma? Let pomegranates take charge!

**Cough and Asthma? Pomegranate to the Rescue!** **Enthusiastic Netizen (╰☆ゞ栤の樱ゞ/aiq 1445949997):** Hello, Teacher Hu! Let me share a small remedy for cough with you: **Recipe:** - 1 pound of high-proof liquor - 4 pomegranates - 1/2 pound of brown sugar **Instructions:** 1. Prepare a clean bowl and a fine cheesecloth. Peel the pomegranates and place them in the cheesecloth. Squeeze the pomegranates firmly by hand to extract the juice. 2. Combine the pomegranate juice, liquor, and brown sugar in the bowl, stirring well. 3. Place the mixture in a steamer and steam over low heat for about an hour. If you prefer it sweeter, you can steam it a bit longer. 4. Once done, let it cool and store it in a clean, sealed bottle. This remedy is excellent for nourishing the lungs and relieving cough. Both my mother and my aunt have tried this remedy, and it has been very effective for coughs. It’s particularly helpful for winter asthma-related coughs and even urinary incontinence caused by coughing. I remember my aunt used to cough uncontrollably every winter, often leading to accidents. By chance, my mother heard about this remedy from a neighbor and decided to make a few pounds of it for my aunt. After drinking it, her cough improved significantly that winter, and she no longer experienced accidents. Children can also take this remedy—just one small spoonful at a time! I hope this can help those struggling with coughs. **Contributed by:** Teacher Yue Xuexia