What are the functions of loquat root

Loquat root is the root of the loquat plant. We generally think that the roots of plants have basically no practical value, but it is different for loquat. The whole loquat is a precious medicinal material, from the fruit to the core inside, to the outer skin, as well as the leaves and roots of the loquat, all have corresponding medical manifestations. Today we will explain in detail the functions and effects of loquat root.

The effects of loquat root:

① "Collection of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": "Pain relief, lactation."

② "Handbook of Herbal Medicine": "It can treat cough, vomiting blood and other injuries."

③ "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records": "It can cure chronic cough and cough caused by consumptive disease."

Loquat root is bitter and neutral in nature. It is often used to treat chronic cough, joint pain and other symptoms. Take 40 grams of fresh loquat root, wash and chop, decoct in water, which can treat tuberculosis cough; take 200 grams of fresh loquat root, 1 pig's foot, 250 ml of rice wine, stew, which can treat joint pain.

After introducing the functions of loquat roots, let us learn about the functions of other components of loquat.

Loquat fruit tastes sweet and sour, and is neutral in nature. It has the effects of clearing the lungs and stomach, lowering qi and reducing fire, and relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It can not only be eaten raw, but also made into loquat paste and loquat juice, which are often used to treat lung heat, cough, and excessive phlegm.

Loquat flowers have a faint fragrance and can also relieve coughs. We usually use loquat flowers to treat symptoms such as colds, coughs and sputum.

Loquat kernel is bitter and neutral in nature. It has the effects of resolving phlegm and relieving cough, soothing the liver and regulating qi. It is often used to treat cough, hernia, edema and other symptoms. Take 10 grams of loquat kernel, mash it and boil it, take the juice and add appropriate amount of rock sugar to treat cough.

Loquat peel is also known as loquat wood white bark. Its effects are similar to loquat leaves. Take an appropriate amount of fresh loquat peel, chew and swallow the juice, which can treat hiccups and loss of appetite; take 30 grams of loquat peel, decoct in water, which can treat vomiting.

In addition to introducing the functions of loquat roots, this article also provides a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of different parts of loquat. After understanding it, everyone can find that loquat is really a very good fruit. If you eat it directly in daily life, it will not affect its high nutritional value. It is also a food supplement method for friends who lack vitamins in their bodies.