🌿 Loquat (Níspero) (Eriobotrya japonica) | Antioxidant & Immune Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Eriobotrya japonica (botanical name), Níspero (Spanish), Japanese Medlar, Chinese Plum, Pipa (Mandarin: 枇杷)

✨ Key Benefits of Loquat (Níspero):

🍃 Antioxidant-Rich: Protects against oxidative stress with high levels of vitamins A & C.
🛡️ Immune Support: Traditionally used to strengthen immune defenses.
❤️ Heart Health: Supports circulation and cardiovascular balance.
🔥 Anti-Inflammatory: Helps reduce inflammation in body and joints.
🌬️ Respiratory Relief: Loquat leaf extracts are used in traditional Chinese medicine for coughs and lung health.
⚖️ Blood Sugar Balance: Traditionally employed to support healthy glucose metabolism.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Brewed as tea (loquat leaf tea) for soothing the lungs and cough relief.

• Consumed as fruit or syrup for digestive and immune benefits.

• Used in traditional formulas for cooling, balancing, and restoring vitality.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• Mulberry Leaf: Synergizes for respiratory and blood sugar balance.

• Licorice Root: Enhances soothing effects for throat and lungs.

• Green Tea: Adds antioxidant power and metabolic support.

🧴 Available Forms:

• Loquat Leaves (cut, sifted, or powdered)

• Loquat Fruit (fresh/dried)

• Syrup or Extract