Loquat Leaf (Eriobotrya japonica) — Dried Herbal Tea Leaf, Honey-Fried & Natural Sun-Dried
Price range: $4.59 through $5.72
Description
Loquat Leaf (Eriobotrya japonica) is the dried leaf of a treasured traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pí Pá Yè (枇杷叶). For centuries, Pi Pa Ye has been prized as a lung-clearing, qi-descending herb, traditionally used to soothe the throat, ease coughs, and calm the respiratory system. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet gentle herb for clearing heat and harmonizing the Lung channel. This batch is offered as a food herb (药食同源) ingredient, naturally sun-dried and available in raw or honey-fried (蜜炙) form.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional Lung-clearing food herb
- Naturally sun-dried Loquat Leaf
- Available raw or honey-fried (蜜炙)
- Eriobotrya japonica botanical identity
- 500g bulk food-herb grade
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, leathery texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the leaves yield a mildly bitter, subtly sweet infusion that deepens in warmth when honey-fried. The honey-fried (蜜炙) version carries a gentle caramelized note and a smoother, rounder taste, making it especially suited to daily teas and throat-soothing blends.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Leaf |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) |
| Botanical Name | Eriobotrya japonica |
| Form | Whole Dried Leaf / Honey-Fried Leaf |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Natural Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and throat-soothing blends
- Traditional decoctions and soups
- Seasonal respiratory wellness routines
- Honey-fried leaf for daily tea
- Food-herb ingredient for home remedies
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Loquat Leaf is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle tonics to support the throat and respiratory system. It is a classic ingredient in lung-clearing formulas, often paired with fritillary bulb, mulberry leaf, or honey to soften its bitter nature. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a soothing, mildly bitter infusion. The honey-fried (蜜炙) version is traditionally favored for its gentler, sweeter character in throat-soothing preparations.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Loquat Leaf?
A: Loquat Leaf is the common English name for the dried leaf of Eriobotrya japonica, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶). It is a traditional food herb used in teas and decoctions.
Q: What is the difference between raw and honey-fried Loquat Leaf?
A: Raw Loquat Leaf is naturally sun-dried and carries a mildly bitter, cooling character. Honey-fried (蜜炙) Loquat Leaf is processed with honey, giving it a sweeter, smoother taste and a gentler nature, traditionally favored for throat-soothing teas.
Q: How do I use dried Loquat Leaf?
A: Rinse the leaves and simmer them in water for a tea or decoction, or add them to soups and herbal blends. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference. This product is a food herb and is not a substitute for medication.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Pack of 500g leaves, Pack of leaves optional 500g, Grilled batch leaves 500g, Biaba leaf powder 500g, 500g of seeds |
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