Is loquat new leaf really poisonous? What are the effects and functions of loquat leaf
4hw.com.cn: Recently, the TV series "strategies for the renewal of the new year" was popular. One of the lines "loquat new leaves are poisonous" is fresh in the memory of the audience. So the question is, is it true that the TV series says loquat new leaves are poisonous? What effect does loquat leaf have? Let's have a look.
Loquat leaf, also known as Ba leaf and Luju leaf, has the effects of antitussive, expectorant, antiasthmatic and thirst relieving. It can be used to treat phlegm coughing, hemoptysis and stomach heat vomiting caused by lung heat. Loquat seed traditional Chinese medicine believes that loquat seed has the effect of relieving cough, resolving phlegm, soothing liver, regulating qi and moistening intestines.
Is loquat new leaf poisonous?
The toxic part of loquat's new leaves is actually the layer of hair on its leaves. If it is not removed, it will cause cough aggravation and throat edema. Because the hairs on the new loquat leaves are not easy to deal with, people usually choose to eat the dried loquat leaves, and when the leaves are dry, the hairs will drop automatically. If you want to use new leaves, remove the fluff from the surface.
Is loquat seed poisonous?
If you swallow loquat kernel directly, you can't eat the outer shell of loquat kernel. But loquat kernel can be used as medicine when it's removed from the outer shell. Loquat kernel has the same function as leaf and meat, and has the functions of relieving cough, resolving phlegm, soothing liver and regulating qi.