Loquat Flower

Introduction

Loquat flower, a Chinese medicine name. It is the flower of the Rosaceae plant Eriobotryajaponica (Thunb.) Lindl. It is distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan and other places. It has the effects of dispelling wind and relieving cough, and clearing the nasal passages. It is often used for headache, nasal congestion and runny nose, chronic cough due to consumptive disease, and blood in sputum.

Nutritional value of loquat flowers

Loquat fruit and leaves can inhibit influenza virus, and eating them regularly can prevent colds in all seasons. Loquat is rich in various nutrients needed by the human body and is a nutritious health fruit. Loquat is rich in cellulose, pectin, carotene, malic acid, citric acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and vitamins A, B and C. Rich in vitamin B and carotene, it protects eyesight, keeps the skin healthy and moisturized, and promotes the physical development of children. The vitamin B17 contained in it is also a nutrient for cancer prevention! Therefore, loquat is also called the "crown of fruits". It can promote appetite and help digestion; it can also prevent cancer and prevent aging.

The efficacy and function of loquat flowers

Loquat flowers are the flowers of the Rosaceae plant loquat, which has the effect of curing colds, coughs and bloody sputum. Loquat fruit has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, quenching thirst and harmonizing the stomach, and diuresis and heat clearing. It is used for pulmonary tuberculosis, coughs, chest tightness and sputum. Loquat leaves and loquat kernels are also commonly used Chinese medicinal materials. Loquat leaves have the effect of clearing lung and stomach heat, lowering qi and resolving phlegm.

Medicinal value of loquat flowers

Loquat flowers are effective in treating colds, coughs and blood in sputum; loquat leaves and loquat cores are also commonly used Chinese medicinal materials. Loquat leaves have the effects of clearing lung and stomach heat, lowering qi and resolving phlegm; while loquat fruits have the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, quenching thirst and harmonizing the stomach, and promoting diuresis and clearing heat. They are used for pulmonary tuberculosis, coughs, chest tightness and excessive sputum.

1. Loquat flower for headache and runny nose: Take loquat flower and magnolia in equal parts. Grind into powder and take 2 qian with wine, twice a day. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

2. Steamed honey with flowers can cure colds, soothe the throat and relieve coughs. "Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines"

3. Loquat flower treats tuberculosis cough with black blood in sputum: 2 qian of loquat flower, 4 liang of fresh ground palm root, 72 liang of pearl, 2 liang of carnation root, 2 liang of epimedium. Stew with meat and serve. (Chongqing Herbal Medicine)

4. Loquat flowers treat cold cough. "Collection of Commonly Used Folk Herbs"

Side effects and contraindications of loquat flowers

1. If loquat flower is used as a food ingredient, you don’t need to worry too much about the side effects of loquat flower, because loquat flower as a food ingredient has the function of health care. It is mainly used for making soup, porridge and tea. The amount used is limited after all, and people don’t just take a scoop of it in their daily meals. Using loquat flower as a food ingredient is also done occasionally, so you don’t need to worry too much about the side effects of loquat flower!

2. If loquat flowers are used as Chinese medicinal materials, friends should still be careful. Because in Chinese medicine prescriptions, the combination of different medicinal materials and the proportion of medicinal materials are very particular. Although there is a lot of information on the Internet now, there are many prescriptions about loquat flowers circulating on the Internet, but if friends want to use it on themselves or their family and friends, it is best to have a professional Chinese medicine practitioner read the prescription before deciding whether to use it, or directly have a Chinese medicine pharmacist prescribe the prescription, and take the medicine strictly according to the doctor's instructions, which is more appropriate.

How to eat loquat flowers

Loquat Flower Glutinous Rice Porridge

Ingredients: 70g glutinous rice, 20g loquat flower, 2 loquat leaves, some rock sugar

Efficacy: Efficacy of loquat flower: Loquat flower tea has the functions of moistening the throat, moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, clearing away heat and relieving fever, treating headaches, colds, and clearing nasal discharge. It has excellent effects on lung diseases, clearing away heat and detoxification, and the respiratory tract. It has a fragrant and slightly sweet smell, contains a variety of vitamins, and has a unique health-care effect.

practice:

1. Wash glutinous rice and soak it for 30 minutes;

2. Wash loquat flowers and leaves;

3. Take a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, and put in loquat flowers and leaves;

4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes;

5. Remove impurities;

6. Add glutinous rice and some oil;

7. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 40 minutes;

8. Add some rock sugar.