The Characteristics of Loquat Leaves after Drying

Dried loquat leaves are different from fresh loquat leaves in appearance, medicinal properties, fragrance and usage. The following are the main characteristics of dried loquat leaves:

1. Appearance changes:
Color change: Fresh loquat leaves are dark green, while dried loquat leaves usually turn dark brown or dark green, and the edges of the leaves may become more dry and fragile.
Texture: Fresh loquat leaves are thick and elastic, but after drying, the leaves become fragile, easy to crumble, dry and brittle to the touch.
2. Fragrance:
Reduced aroma: Fresh loquat leaves have a certain aroma, but the aroma usually becomes more diluted after drying. The aroma of loquat leaves is relatively fresh and slightly bitter, and the aroma is not as strong as that of fresh leaves after drying.
Persistence: Although the aroma is weakened, the dried loquat leaves are still able to retain a certain medicinal odor during storage.
3. Medicinal ingredients:
Maintenance of active ingredients: dry loquat leaves can well retain its main medicinal ingredients, such as saponins, volatile oil, flavonoids in loquat leaves, with detoxification, cough, lung, heat and other effects.
Stability: After drying, the medicinal components of loquat leaves can be stably preserved for a certain period of time. Dried loquat leaves still have good therapeutic effect when used in decoction and tea making.
4. Usage:
Chinese herbal medicine: Dried loquat leaves are often used as Chinese herbal medicine, mainly used to clear the lung to relieve cough, moisten the throat, remove phlegm, reduce fire and so on. Its common use methods include boiling water, making tea, making medicine and so on.
Making tea: Loquat leaf tea is a traditional herbal tea drink. After drying, loquat leaves can soak in water, which has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Dried loquat leaf tea has a relatively light, slightly bitter taste.
Medicinal materials extraction: Dried loquat leaves can also be used to extract ingredients to make health products or medicines, such as herbal extracts made from loquat leaves can be used for the auxiliary treatment of cough and respiratory diseases.

5. Medicinal properties:
Clearing heat and detoxifying: Loquat leaves have good clearing heat and detoxifying effect, and are often used to treat diseases such as cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis.
Moistening lungs and relieving cough: Volatile oils and flavonoids contained in loquat leaves help moisten lungs, relieve cough and relieve cough symptoms.
Regulation of blood sugar: Some studies have shown that some chemicals in loquat leaves may help regulate blood sugar levels and aid in the treatment of people with diabetes.
6. Storage and shelf life:
Preservation environment: Dried loquat leaves are easier to preserve, and can be placed in a dry, cool place to avoid humidity and direct sunlight to prevent mildew and aroma volatilization.
Storage time: Dried loquat leaves can usually be stored for several months or even a year to retain their medicinal effects and aroma. If stored properly, the effects can be maintained for a longer time.
In SUMMARY:
Compared with fresh leaves, the color and aroma of dried loquat leaves have changed, but they still retain their medicinal value. It can be used as a herbal medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and moistening lung, and is widely used in herbal tea and herbal treatment. By drying treatment, loquat leaves are not only convenient for preservation and use, but also can retain their effective components for a long time.

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