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Pi Pa Ye (枇杷葉), loquat leaf, clears Lung heat and descends Lung qi to stop cough, and clears and descends Stomach qi to stop nausea, vomiting and hiccup.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Eriobotrya japonica (Folium Eriobotryae)
Common English Name
Loquat leaf
Taste
Bitter
Temperature
Slightly cold
Channels Entered
Lung, Stomach
Actions & Functions
- Clears Lung heat and descends Lung qi to stop cough
- Clears Stomach heat and descends rebellious qi (vomiting, hiccup)
Indications
Lung heat cough with thick sputum; and nausea, vomiting and hiccup from Stomach heat.
Dosage
6-12 g in decoction (wrap; brush off the hairs).
Common Combinations
With Sang Ye and Sha Shen for dry Lung heat cough.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in cough and vomiting from cold.
