Loquat Leaf Extract |
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Latin Name |
Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.)Lindl |
Active ingredients |
Ursolic Acid |
synonyms |
Japanese plum, Japanese medlar,nespola giapponese,
néflier du Japon,bibassier. japanische mispel, wollmispel, nispero, nispero
japonés, nispero del Japónm, ameixa amarella, ameixa do Japao. |
Appearance |
Brown fine powder |
Part used |
Leaf |
Specification |
Ursolic Acid 20%-90% |
Dosage |
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Main benefits |
Antioxidant, anticancer, antiviruses |
Applied industries |
Medicine, food additive, dietary supplement |
What is Loquat Leaf?
The Loquat tree is a member of the Rose family, and is also known as the Japanese Plum tree. The tree has dark green, glossy leaves and small, oval yellow-orange fruit. Loquat trees are indigenous to China and Japan and there are many varieties. Both the leaves and fruit have nutritional value, however, it is the Loquat leaf that holds the most significant medicinal properties. The Loquat leaf can also be purchased as an extract or as a tea.
According to Chinese medicine, when energy
in the body becomes stagnant, it creates heat which, in the throat area, can
lead to sticky phlegm that creates a cough. Loquat leafs are rich in volatile
oils such as farnoquiol, which can move phlegm out of the throat area.
Chemical constituents of Loquat Leaf Extract
loquat leaf extract including ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, 2α-hydroxy-ursolic acid, 2α-hydroxy oleanolic acid, slope-mode acid acid.
Benefits of taking Loquat Leaf Extract supplements:
Loquat
Leaf Fights A Variety of Viruses
Standard viruses are subject to the power
of the Loquat Leaf. There is evidence that suggests that the Loquat leaf
produces a variety of acids that have an anti-viral effect. the triterpene
chemicals help to directly reduce rhinovirus infections (colds of various
kinds).
It may sound too good to be true, but there is even evidence that Loquat leaf can have a mild suppressive effect on the HIV virus. This use is possible because of the acids present in this herb. One of these acids in organic Loquat leaf is the 2-alpha-hydoxyursolic acid, and it has the anti-HIV effect.
Loquat
leaf has antioxidants
The leaf releases antioxidants that
neutralize free radicals and thus increase immunity, prevent various diseases
and prolong life.
Cancer
Loquat leafs are high in B vitamins,
specifically B-17 and antioxidants, elements that can help to treat and prevent
a variety of cancers. Recent research found that Loquat leaf contains chemicals
that can slow skin cancer and stop cancer cells from reproducing and growing.
Diabetes
Loquats are frequently prescribed as part of a healing diet of herbs to treat diabetes, and have been approved by the Chinese government to prevent and treat diabetes. Diabetes is a disorder in the way the body uses digested food for energy. Insulin is the chemical your body makes to move the glucose created by the food you ingest into energy. People with diabetes have little or no insulin production. Loquat leaf produces two chemicals that increase insulin production: tormentic acid and polysaccharides.
The Chinese government has approved the
chemical as an antidiabetic agent. Tormentic acid produces polysaccharides which
increase insulin production.
Loquat
Leaf Fights Skin Inflammation
One of Loquat leaf's oldest reported
benefits is the reduction of skin inflammation. And when Loquat leaf is used in
topical cream, it can combat edema and histamine-induced skin contraction. In
short, it helps the skin heal from inflammation of various kinds. Skin
inflammation can often be painful and the soothing effect of Loquat leaf can be
very beneficfial.
Side effects and safety of Loquat Leaf Extract
Has not yet been reported that he has serious side
effects.
Dosage of Loquat Leaf Extract supplement:
Consult your physician if you have any questions about the proper use of Loquat Leaf Extract supplements.
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