Main functions of loquat
1, promoting digestion
The organic acids contained in loquat can stimulate the secretion of digestive glands, which has a considerable effect on stimulating appetite, helping digestion and absorption, quenching thirst and relieving summer heat.
Step 2 prevent colds
Loquat fruit and leaves can inhibit influenza virus, and regular eating can prevent colds at four o'clock.
Step 3 lose weight
Loquat is rich in crude fiber and mineral elements. Every100g of loquat meat contains 0.4g of protein, 6.6g of carbohydrates, vitamin B and vitamin C, which is a very effective fruit for losing weight.
4, moistening the lungs and relieving cough
Loquat contains amygdalin, which can moisten lung, relieve cough, eliminate phlegm and treat various coughs.
Step 5 prevent vomiting
Eriobotrya japonica leaves can be dried in the sun to make tea, which has the effects of clearing away heat and lowering qi, regulating stomach and lowering adverse qi, and can be used to treat various vomiting and hiccups.
Extended data
Main value
1, edible value
Mature loquat is sweet and nutritious, containing a variety of fructose, glucose, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and vitamins A, B and C, etc. Among them, the content of carotene ranks third among all fruits.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that loquat fruit has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough and quenching thirst. Peel loquat when you eat it. Loquat meat is not only eaten fresh, but also canned in sugar water, or used to make wine. The leaves, fruits and kernels of loquat contain amygdalin.
Medicinal value
Loquat leaf is also a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is dried into chunks and used as medicine. It has the functions of clearing away lung-heat and stomach-heat, reducing qi and resolving phlegm, and is often made into "Chuanbei Pipa Ointment" with other medicinal materials. But loquat, like other related plants, is slightly toxic in seeds and new leaves, and will release a small amount of cyanide when eaten raw. But because of its bitter taste, it is generally not enough to cause harm.
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