What is loquat? What are its functions and effects?

Many people have never heard of loquat and have no idea what it is, let alone its effects and functions. In fact, loquat is a wild plant with high utilization value and is relatively common in nature. The following is a detailed introduction to it, which can allow everyone to know what loquat is and understand its effects and functions.

What is loquat?

Loquat is a woody vine, also known as wild sweet potato or sweet potato vine. The whole plant can be used as medicine, and can also be planted as a green plant in various gardens and scenic spots. The leaves of loquat are leathery lanceolate, with a length of 10 to 20 cm. Its fruit matures in June and July every year and can be eaten after harvesting. It tastes sweet and tender, and has excellent nutritional value and medicinal effects.

The efficacy and function of loquat

1. Replenish energy

The fruit of the loquat can be eaten by people after it is ripe. It tastes sweet and tempting. People can absorb rich glucose after eating it, which can be converted into energy after entering the human body. It can meet the energy needs of the body's normal metabolism, and can speed up physical recovery and relieve physical fatigue.

2. Improve digestion

The fruit of loquat is also rich in fruit acid and some vitamin C, which can promote the secretion of digestive juice in the stomach and intestines, enhance the digestive function of the stomach and intestines, speed up the digestion and absorption of food in the body, and have a certain conditioning effect on human indigestion and abdominal distension caused by less food. Loquat also has certain anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antiviral effects, and it also has obvious therapeutic effects on human high-incidence gastroenteritis, dysentery and duodenal ulcers.

3. Anti-virus and anti-infection

After being used as medicine, loquat has strong antiviral and anti-infection capabilities. People can prevent urinary tract infections and upper respiratory infections by taking it in decoction. When nephritis and urinary tract inflammation occur, taking loquat in time can quickly reduce the inflammation. Loquat can also dispel wind and dampness. It is a commonly used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of rheumatic bone pain in humans, and its therapeutic effect is particularly outstanding.