Evidence supporting the use of: Honey loquat syrup
For the body system: Bronchials
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Honey loquat syrup is primarily justified by tradition for supporting the bronchial system. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) leaves and fruit have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries to soothe the throat, relieve cough, and support respiratory health. The syrup typically combines loquat leaf extract with honey and sometimes other herbal ingredients, leveraging honey’s demulcent properties and loquat’s traditional use for “lung heat” and phlegm clearance. Several historical TCM texts describe loquat as beneficial for moistening the lungs and alleviating cough. Scientific studies on loquat leaf extract suggest the presence of triterpenoids and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but high-quality clinical trials verifying its efficacy for bronchial or respiratory symptoms in humans are limited. Honey, separately, has some evidence supporting its use as a cough suppressant, particularly in children, but the combination with loquat has not been robustly evaluated in modern medical literature. In summary, honey loquat syrup’s use for bronchial support is rooted primarily in traditional practices, and while some laboratory findings are promising, current evidence from human trials is insufficient to strongly validate its effectiveness by modern scientific standards.
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Desmodium
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Other body systems supported by Honey loquat syrup
BronchialsImmune System
Lungs
Mucus Membranes
Respiratory System
Sinuses