Eriobotryae Folium (Pi Pa Ye)

Alias:
Loquat Leaf, Gold Orange Leaf, Loquat Tree Leaf

Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cool

Pharmacological Effects:

• Loquat leaves have various therapeutic effects, including clearing the lungs, relieving cough and asthma, transforming phlegm, and detoxifying. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as cough, asthma, excessive phlegm, and lung heat.
• Modern research has shown that loquat leaves contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, triterpene saponins, and amino acids, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.
• The components in loquat leaves can effectively relieve cough and sore throat caused by colds or upper respiratory infections, and help alleviate chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory disorders.
• Loquat leaves have phlegm-dissolving properties, which help thin mucus and clear phlegm from the body, effectively alleviating symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by excessive phlegm.
• Loquat leaves also have a detoxifying effect and can help treat skin diseases caused by internal heat and toxins, such as eczema and itching.
• In addition, loquat leaves can enhance immunity and help prevent colds and other viral infections.
• Loquat leaves are commonly used in the treatment of cough, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and skin eczema.