Loquat
枇杷Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.
Med + CookLung-clearingCough-stoppingStomach-harmonizing
Family: Rosaceae
Type: Small tree
Parts Used: Leaves
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, slightly pungent, slightly cold
Also known as: Loquat Leaf
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears lungs, stops cough, harmonizes stomach
Indications:
- Lung-heat phlegm cough
- Coughing blood
- Nausea
- Excessive thirst
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Leaves: decoct 9-15g (fresh 15-30g).
Lung-heat cough
Loquat leaf 9g, mulberry bark 12g, scutellaria 6g, decoct
Caution
Wrap in cloth when decocting. Not for cold-lung cough.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, slightly pungent, slightly cold
- Parts Used
- Leaves
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Leaves: decoct 9-15g (fresh 15-30g).
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