Can boiling loquat leaves cure cough

Boiling loquat leaves in water can help alleviate cough to some extent, but it cannot replace medication treatment. Loquat leaves contain saponins, volatile oils, and other ingredients that help to reduce phlegm and cough. They are suitable for cases of wind heat cough or thick phlegm. The relieving effect of boiled loquat leaves on cough mainly comes from their natural ingredients. Saponins in loquat leaves can dilute respiratory secretions, promote sputum discharge, and alleviate cough symptoms. The substances it contains, such as ursolic acid, have anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate inflammation in the throat. When making, it is recommended to use fresh leaves, wash them, cut them into pieces, boil for 10 minutes, and add a small amount of rock sugar for seasoning. This method is suitable for dry cough with less phlegm or cough in the late stage of a cold. It should be consumed 2-3 times a day and stopped if it does not improve for 3 consecutive days. Boiling loquat leaves is not suitable for all types of cough. The symptoms of wind cold cough may be exacerbated by chills and runny nose when used. Children, pregnant women, and individuals with allergies should use with caution. Untreated raw loquat leaves contain trace amounts of cyanogenic glycosides, which may cause discomfort when taken in large quantities. When coughing is accompanied by fever, chest pain, or has not recovered for more than two weeks, it is necessary to consider the possibility of bronchitis, pneumonia, and other diseases, and seek medical examination in a timely manner.

Daily care: Coughing can be accompanied by drinking warm honey water to keep the throat moist and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Maintain indoor air circulation and use humidifiers to prevent dryness and irritation to the respiratory tract. If coughing persists for more than a week or symptoms such as yellow green purulent sputum and bloody sputum appear, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to determine the cause. Under the guidance of a doctor, cough suppressants such as dexmedetomidine and ambroxol should be used to avoid long-term dependence on loquat leaf water and delay treatment.