Evidence supporting the use of: Honey loquat syrup
For the health condition: Sinus Infection
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Honey loquat syrup has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for soothing the throat, relieving cough, and supporting respiratory health. The primary ingredients—honey and extracts from the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) leaf—are believed in TCM to moisten the lungs, dissolve phlegm, and ease symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. While its use is well-established in Chinese herbal tradition, there is limited scientific evidence specifically validating honey loquat syrup for the treatment or support of sinus infections (sinusitis). Some of its components have demonstrated mild anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and soothing effects in laboratory or animal studies, but clinical trials in humans are lacking. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional practices rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. Overall, while honey loquat syrup may provide symptomatic relief, such as soothing throat irritation that often accompanies sinus infections, its direct effect on sinus infection pathogens or inflammation has not been conclusively demonstrated in scientific literature.
Other ingredients used for Sinus Infection
alpha-pinenebenegut perilla (proprietary)
black pepper
bromelain
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
goldenseal
immunoglobin G
honeysuckle
lactobacillus gasseri
marshmallow
mint
peppermint oil
platycodon root
quercetin
serratiopeptidase
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
wasabia japonica
zinc
mullein
hyssop
cardamom
malabar nut
inula racemosa
anise
pau d'arco
elecampane
sweetgums
Sichuan pepper
sea salt
Anamarrhena
Alpha-terpineol
Asarum heterotropoides
Asafoetida
Andrographis
allyl isothiocyanate
Barleria
black salt
Buddha's Hand
Cineole
Cinidium
Cistus
cypress
Ephedra
Elder
Goldthread
Other health conditions supported by Honey loquat syrup
Acid IndigestionAllergies (respiratory)
Asthma
Bronchitis
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Fever
Gastritis
Inflammation
Influenza
Itching
Laryngitis
Pain (general remedies for)
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Sinus Infection
Sore Throat
Ulcers