Single Herb Glossary
Pí Pa Yè 枇杷葉
| Pharmaceutical name | Eriobotryae Folium Loquat leaf Eriobotrya |
| Category | Stop Cough, Calm Wheezing |
| Key Properties | Directs Qi downward to stop coughs & alleviate nausea/vomiting |
| Properties | Bitter Neutral |
| Tropism | LU, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Transforms phlegm, clears LU-Heat, redirects LU Qi downward: LU-Heat & dryness patterns with cough & wheezing 2) Harmonizes the ST, clears ST-Heat, redirects ST Qi downward: nausea/vomiting |
| Dosages | 6-15g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Cough or vomiting due to Cold |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Neiolidol, farnesol, amygdalin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, trans-nerolidol, trans-farnesol |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antitussive: associated with good antitussive, but poor expectorant effects • Antibiotic: decoction has inhibitory effect in vitro against S. aureus |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin (Magnolia Flower Drink to Clear the Lungs) 辛夷清肺飲 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.