
Ingredient Name: Loquat Leaf (Dried)
Traditional Chinese Name: 枇杷葉 (pípá yè), 琵琶葉 (pípá yè)
What is this?
- The dried leaf of the loquat leaf plant (which produces an oval orange fruit that has a very large seed)
- The leaves are usually 10-25 cm in length and dark green in color with a leathery texture
- The loquat fruit is very common in Chinese and Japanese cultures
How do I prepare it?
- The leaves are normally bought dried and pre-cut
- Simply rinse in warm water before usage
Where can I buy this?
- Most herbal shops will carry this
- Wet marts in Hong Kong will also sometimes carry this
What is the cost?
- Extremely affordable
- 30 g cost around $5 HKD
Any benefits?
- Leaves are said to soothe the digestive and respiratory systems
- They also aid in helping your body release anti-oxidants (to reduce aging)
- Can help skin inflammation if applied topically
Any precautions?
- Avoid eating the seeds of the loquat fruit (and young leaves) as it is carcinogenic and releases cyanide when digested (although in low amounts)
Resources
Ave read ya dosier on loguat.
Quite interesting.
can i make a concortion out of luguat also?