What are the benefits of loquat leaves?

Everyone knows that loquat is a fruit with powerful effects. It can be said that the loquat tree is a treasure from head to toe. Loquat leaves also have very good effects. They can not only clear the lungs and relieve coughs, but also harmonize the stomach and reduce phlegm. In life, loquat leaves can also be used as medicine. They have certain effects on treating diseases and beautifying the skin. Let us learn about the specific effects of loquat leaves and hope it will be helpful to our friends.

1. Antitussive, expectorant and antiasthmatic effects

The hydrocyanic acid produced by the hydrolysis of amygdalin in the body has an antitussive effect. The 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 a strong antitussive effect but a poor expectorant effect.

2. Antibacterial effect

Experiments show that the water decoction or ethyl acetate extract of this product has antibacterial effects on white or aureus Staphylococcus, Pneumococcus, and Shigella flexneri. However, some people believe that loquat leaves have no antibacterial effects and can stimulate the growth of Staphylococcus aureus.

3. Other functions

It has been reported that cold-infused ethanol extract of loquat leaves has an anti-inflammatory effect on carrageenan-induced paw swelling in rats, while local application or oral administration of warm-infused extract and oral administration of cold-infused extract have no anti-inflammatory effect.

4. Nutritional Supplementation

Loquat contains a variety of nutrients, which can effectively supplement the body's nutrients, improve the body's disease resistance, and play a role in strengthening the body.

5. Analgesia

Various pains: One of the active ingredients in loquat leaves is amygdalin. After being absorbed by the human body, it can be decomposed into cyanic acid and benzaldehyde, both of which have anti-cancer effects. Benzaldehyde is further transformed into a substance similar to aspirin, which can exert a strong analgesic effect.

6. Skin Care

Bathing with loquat leaves can make one feel the blood circulation is unblocked and one feels light and pleasant. When using, put it in a cloth bag and soak it in the bathtub. Bathing in it can make the skin smooth and tender. It can also eliminate skin inflammation such as prickly heat and rashes. It is a rare skin care medicine.

Those who suffer from acne and allergic rashes all year round can keep some wonderful medicines for nourishing the liver and lungs at home, such as mulberry leaves, loquat leaves, and rose flowers. They can be used alone or together, soaked in boiling water, and drunk as tea. The skin will then be calm, and the face will be "prosperous" and pleasant.

7. Anti-cancer

Loquat is an evergreen plant of the Rosaceae family native to China. It has been used as a medicinal material since ancient times. It has anti-dysentery, antitussive, and diuretic effects. It also has certain effects on neuralgia, arthritis, back pain, and cancer.

Through the above introduction, we understand the effects of loquat leaves. However, friends with cold stomach cannot take loquat leaves, as it will cause discomfort. Moreover, the hairs of loquat leaves have a certain stimulating effect on our oral mucosa. If used incorrectly, coughing or vomiting will occur. We must pay special attention to the strengths and avoid weaknesses when using loquat leaves.