Eat loquat paste to relieve cough? These people eat the wrong food, which is worse than not eating at all...

As seasons change, the weather changes drastically, with rain and sunshine appearing at times. Many people suffer from cold symptoms such as coughing and sore throat. Chinese medicine practitioners point out that some people buy loquat paste on their own. In fact, if they do not make a diagnosis, they may suffer from problems. Among seasonal fruits, loquat has the wonderful effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is not only rich in nutrients, but can also promote metabolism and improve cough symptoms. Boiling loquat leaves to make tea can also lower blood sugar and help lose weight.

Loquat cough relief eating raw to improve cough

Chen Wangquan, chairman of the Federation of Chinese Medicine Practitioners Associations of the Republic of China, pointed out that loquat is the first fruit to be harvested and put on the market after the beginning of spring and is known as the "fruit head". "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "loquat can moisten the five internal organs and nourish the heart and lungs." Take 10 fresh loquats every day, wash them twice and eat them raw. This can improve symptoms of coughing, dry mouth and thirst.

Wash and peel 50 grams of fresh loquat, add 50 grams of rock sugar, boil for half an hour and then drink it to improve the redness, swelling and pain in the throat. However, it should be noted that people with spleen deficiency, diarrhea and diabetes should avoid eating loquats, and unripe loquats can easily cause diarrhea, so you should be extra careful when choosing.

Loquat leaves are a fruit for weight loss and can lower blood sugar levels

Chairman Chen Wangquan emphasized that Chinese medicine for weight loss is mainly based on strengthening the spleen, promoting diuresis, and resolving phlegm, and loquat has many of these effects, making it a very good fruit for weight loss. In particular, the loquat pulp is rich in carotene, which helps maintain vision and skin health, and has antioxidant and body metabolism-promoting effects, which can help decompose fat and achieve a fat-burning effect.

In addition, loquat tastes sweet and sour, and is neutral with a slight coolness. Basically, it is neither cold nor hot, and can be eaten by people of any physical condition. In addition, Chinese medicine believes that the real medicine is not the loquat, but the loquat leaves, which can clear lung heat, reduce stomach qi, and are also helpful for irritability and thirst. If it is made into tea on a daily basis, it can lower blood sugar and help lose weight.

Eating the wrong loquat paste is worse than not eating it at all

Chairman Chen Wangquan reminded that many people eat loquat paste when their throats are uncomfortable, or even drink it for nothing. This is wrong. The use of Chinese medicine plasters requires syndrome differentiation. Eating the wrong loquat paste at the wrong time may be worse than not eating it. It is best to consult a professional doctor.

This is mainly because loquat paste is used to nourish the lungs and moisten yin, and is a maintenance prescription, while when prescribing for treatment, syndrome differentiation is required. For example, the loquat leaves in loquat paste have astringent and finishing effects, and are not suitable for taking in the early stages of a cold, otherwise the cold evil in the body may not be expelled. In addition, due to the cool and moist nature of loquat paste, women who are menstruating or breastfeeding should also take it with caution, and the dosage of loquat paste should be careful to avoid "overdose" and cause physical discomfort.