Durian lovers! Worry Free Indulgence

The peak of our most loved durian season is around the corner.  Durian is the King of fruit.  

The burst of buttery sweet flavour to bitter sweet creamy texture often are the sensations teasing the insatiable cravings for the Durian lovers.  Moderation is the key but over-indulgence is forgivable.

Durian in basic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered a 'heaty' fruit.  In the context of TCM, heaty food has the ability to warm, improve blood circulation and stimulation or energize the body.  When consumed in excess, symptoms like sore throat, mouth ulcers, acne, fever, flushing, etc. may surface causing “heatiness”. Examples of heaty food are durians, mandarin oranges, mangoes, lychees, chocolates, red meat, deep fried food, etc. 

Concept of heaty and cooling are based on the ancient chinese philosophy of yin(chilly) and yang(heaty).  The symptoms and characteristics of certain food and their effects on our body are classified as the heaty and chilly nature.  Depending on the constitution of each individual, food can be curated to harmonise the yin and yang to optimise the body function.   Having said that, heaty or chilly food do not contribute to any illness, but excess intake will tip the balance of the body's yin and yang, leading to illness.  Moderate intake to keep body's yin and yang balance in check is the crux.

Sanjin Yuye Granules detoxifies and clear heat.  It resolves cough, dampness, constipation, itchy throat stemming from heatiness.

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cold and Flu

 

Sanjin Watermelon Frost Insufflation, an anti-inflammatory Chinese herbal formula for mouth ulcers, painful and swollen throat and gums arising from heatiness. 

Sanjin Watermelon Frost lozenges and pastilles provide similar benefits in resolving the mouth and throat ailments packed with convenience for travel and in hand bags. 

 

Heat soother to reduce body heat. Sanjin Watermelon Frost Spray

 

Zhen Huang Wan expedites recovery from extreme “heatiness” when combined with Sanjin Watermelon Frost series, Sanjin Yuye Granules or Liyan Jiedu Granules.

Zhen Huang Wan Heat Relief Traditional Chinese Medicine

References:

https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/durians-thorny-issues-experts-debunk-5-commonly-held-beliefs-about-the-fruit

https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/800/Heaty-and-cooling-09Nov2015-NHG

https://www.aia.com.my/en/what-matters/health-wellness/are-heaty-and-cooling-foods-a-myth.html