Loquat Leaf, Pí Pá Yè, 枇杷叶, Folium Eriobotrya japonica

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For: Cough • Nausea • Vomiting
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Category: Phlegm Cough and Wheezing 
English: Loquat Leaf    Pinyin:  Pi Pa Ye      Pharmaceutical: Folium Eriobotrya japonica  
Organs: Lung • Stomach      Temperature: Cool  
Taste: Bitter      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Clear Lung heat • Transform phlegm • Stop cough • Harmonize Stomach • Redirect Lung & Stomach Qi downward
Indications: Lung heat cough • Redirect Lung Qi & Stomach Qi • Moisten Lung • Nausea • Vomiting
Contraindications: Cold type symptoms
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 12g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves       Notable for: Lung heat cough • Redirect Lung Qi & Stomach Qi • Moisten Lung • Nausea • Vomiting • Herb pair: Zhu Ru & Pi Pa Ye; stomach heat vomiting
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Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Pi Pa Ye
Chuan Bei Pi Pa Lu • Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin • Zhu Ru Tang

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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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