concept   pear
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asia, pears are believed to have cooling properties and are commonly used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 alligator pear East Asia Unfamiliar and not commonly used 1
2 pear East Asia In some East Asian countries, pears are believed to have cooling properties and are often used to soothe dry throats or coughs. 1
3 pear tree Asia Less commonly cultivated, not a prominent fruit tree 1
4 pears East Asia Pears are often consumed as a remedy for coughs and sore throats, and are sometimes cooked in savory dishes. 1
5 prickly pear Northern Asia Uncommon and not typically consumed in cuisine 1