The whole loquat is a treasure; its branches can be used as firewood when dried, and its leaves are widely used in the medical field. So what are the effects and functions of loquat leaves boiled in water? I will tell you below. Efficacy and function of loquat leaves boiled in water

1. Loquat leaves boiled in water have antitussive effect

Antitussive, expectorant and antiasthmatic effects: Amygdalin contained in this product has antitussive effects in the body Hydrocyanic acid produced by hydrolysis has antitussive properties. This is the well-known effect of loquat leaves boiled in water, and it is also the most widely used. Because loquat leaves contain a nutrient called amygdalin, hydrocyanic acid, which has antitussive effects, is produced during the boiling process. Water decoction or ethyl acetate extract has expectorant and antiasthmatic effects. The volatile oil contained in its leaves has a mild expectorant effect. There are also reports that loquat leaves have strong antitussive effects but poor expectorant effects.

2. Loquat leaves have antibacterial effects

Antibacterial effects: Experiments show that the water decoction or ethyl acetate extract of this product is effective against white or Staphylococcus aureus, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Shigella flexneri has antibacterial effects. However, some people believe that loquat leaves have no antibacterial effect and can stimulate the growth of Staphylococcus aureus.

Loquat scented tea is fragrant and slightly sweet. It contains a variety of vitamins and has unique health care effects. To treat head wind, runny nose and clear discharge: divide loquat flower and magnolia magnolia into equal parts. Grind it into powder, take it with wine for 2 qian, twice a day. To treat tuberculosis cough and black blood in sputum: two qian of loquat flower, 4 liang of fresh ground palm root, 72 liang of pearl, 2 liang of dianthus root, and 2 liang of epimedium. Stew served.

3. Loquat leaves boiled in water can treat bronchitis and vomiting

Loquat leaves have the effects of clearing the lungs and relieving vomiting, lowering qi and relieving coughs, so they can treat various chronic bronchitis. However, it should be noted that it is not suitable for acute bronchitis caused by cold. To treat vomiting, decoction of loquat leaves, fresh bamboo shoots, and Zaoxin soil in water has the effect of curing vomiting. Especially suitable for stomach heat and vomiting. Boiling loquat leaves in water also has the effects of treating hoarseness, regurgitation of milk, curing plum core gas, and curing pinworms. However, when boiling the loquat leaves, you must clean the loquat leaves. It is best to soak them in water for ten minutes after cleaning them once, then wash them again, and then leave them for a while after the water boils before drinking. Application of boiling loquat leaves in water

Boil the water and drink it. It is mainly used to treat persistent suddenness and lowering the breath. Chewing the leaves and swallowing will also relieve the pain. It can be used to treat persistent vomiting and dry mouth in women after childbirth. It can also treat thirst, cough due to heat in the lungs, wind sores in the lungs, and sores on the chest and surface. It can harmonize the stomach and reduce qi, clear away heat and detoxify, and treat athlete's foot.

The organic acids contained in loquat can stimulate the secretion of digestive glands, which has considerable effects on increasing appetite, helping digestion and absorption, and quenching thirst and relieving heat. Loquat contains amygdalin, which can moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, eliminate phlegm, and treat various coughs. Loquat fruits and leaves can inhibit influenza viruses. Regular consumption can prevent colds in all seasons.

Loquat is rich in crude fiber and mineral elements. And it contains vitamin B1 and vitamin C, which is a very effective weight loss fruit.

To treat gastric cancer with persistent vomiting, poor diet, and lung metastasis from gastric cancer with vomiting, coughing, and spontaneous sweating. Loquat leaves can be dried and made into tea, which has the effect of dissipating heat, lowering qi, and calming the stomach. , a good anti-vomiting product that can treat all kinds of vomiting and hiccups.