How to boil dried loquat leaves in water

Dried loquat leaves need to be washed and cut into pieces before boiling. They can be brewed or boiled in boiling water for 10-15 minutes before consumption. Boiling loquat leaves in water has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, resolving phlegm, and relieving asthma, and is suitable for alleviating mild respiratory discomfort.

Before boiling loquat leaves, rinse the surface dust with clean water, cut them into small pieces or shred them to facilitate the precipitation of active ingredients. Traditional decoction involves adding 5-10 grams of loquat leaves to a pot, adding 500 milliliters of water, boiling over high heat, then turning to low heat and slowly frying for 10 minutes. After filtering, drink. Simple brewing method: Take 3-5 grams of loquat leaves and place them in a cup. Soak in boiling water for 15 minutes and repeat the brewing process 2-3 times. Boiling water with rock sugar or honey can improve the taste, but diabetes patients should avoid adding sugar. Fresh loquat leaves need to be sun dried or stir fried to reduce toxicity. Direct use of fresh leaves may cause discomfort such as nausea.

Loquat leaves contain components such as amygdalin, and should be used with caution by pregnant women, infants, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency cold. If used to treat cough symptoms, it is recommended to use medicinal herbs such as mulberry bark and chrysanthemum to enhance the therapeutic effect. Daily consumption should not exceed 3 times a week, and long-term heavy consumption may affect digestive function. If diarrhea or allergic reactions occur, it should be stopped immediately. Patients with chronic respiratory diseases should cooperate with medication treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Store dried loquat leaves in a sealed and moisture-proof manner, avoiding direct sunlight to preserve the active ingredients.