Not everyone knows the medicinal uses of the jujube tree.

According to Dr. Huynh Tan Vu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (Facility 3), parts of the jujube tree such as leaves, roots and fruit can all be used as medicine in Oriental medicine.

The effects of loquat tree in Oriental medicine

Loquat fruit: Sour, astringent, neutral, helps to astringent, relieve cough and asthma, stop bleeding. Used to treat poor digestion, dysentery, cough and asthma, hemorrhage, intestinal prolapse (gas flukes), hemorrhoids.

Loquat leaves: Sour taste, neutral properties, non-toxic, often used to treat lung deficiency (decreased lung function), shortness of breath, asthma, coughing up blood, ulcers.

Loquat root: Sour taste, neutral properties, has the effect of reducing cough, stopping bleeding, eliminating rheumatism, eliminating stagnation (aiding digestion), clearing the throat. Used in the treatment of asthma, coughing up blood, digestive bleeding, rheumatism, pain, liver and gallbladder diseases, diarrhea, sore throat.

Loquat fruit has a sour, astringent taste, neutral properties, helps to astringent, relieve coughs and asthma, and stop bleeding (Illustration photo)

Some folk remedies from the jujube tree

Common cough treatment: Take 30g of fresh loquat leaves, boil in water, add sugar and drink.

Tuberculosis, coughing up blood: Steep 24g fresh loquat leaves with 15g sugar in boiling water, drink twice a day after meals.

Bleeding wounds, boils on the back: Crush fresh loquat leaves, apply directly to the wound.

Bee stings, snake bites: Take the juice from crushed fresh loquat leaves, mix with alcohol to drink, apply the pulp to the wound.

Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing up blood: Boil 30g of loquat root to get water to drink.

Cold asthma: Boil 30g of loquat root with 15g of brown sugar, drink after meals.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, excessive menstruation: Boil 30 - 60g of loquat roots to get water to drink.

Rheumatism, bone and joint pain: Stew 120g of loquat root with 500g of pig's feet and 60g of wine, eat the meat and drink the medicine.

Jaundice: If you have jaundice, you can use 15 - 18g of loquat root and then boil it to drink.

Postpartum women with abdominal pain and poor digestion: Use 60g of loquat root, boil with 30g of brown sugar, drink.

Treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, chronic colitis: 20 - 30g fresh loquat leaves or 6 - 12g dried leaves, stir-fry until golden brown, boil in water and drink for 1 - 2 weeks. You can use dried loquat leaf powder, 2 - 3 times a day, 8 - 12g each time, drink with rice water, when using, avoid raw, cold foods such as fish, crabs, snails, frogs.

Cough with phlegm, asthma: Use 16g of roasted loquat leaves, 12g of roasted sour apple leaves, 6g of roasted radish seeds and mustard greens, pound. Wrap the mustard seeds in a clean cloth, boil with loquat leaves and apple leaves, drink for 2-3 weeks.

To treat cough, asthma, and difficulty breathing: Use 6 - 12g of loquat fruit per day in the form of decoction, tea, or powder.

Nosebleed, coughing up blood, vomiting blood: Boil 16g of black-roasted loquat root and drink 1 dose per day. You can combine it with Eclipta prostrata, Artemisia vulgaris, Thuja orientalis, all black-roasted, and boil to drink. Avoid alcohol, beer, chili, and spicy foods during use.

Important Note

Although the loquat tree has many benefits, it should not be used by pregnant women to avoid affecting the fetus.

Loquat tree is a valuable folk medicine, if used properly will bring many health benefits. However, before applying, you should consult a medical expert to ensure safety and effectiveness.