Loquat Leaf Congee
Ingredients
- Loquat leaves 10–15g
- Japonica rice 50g
- Rock sugar to taste
Principle
Loquat leaf clears the lung, transforms phlegm, descends qi, and stops cough; japonica rice tonifies middle qi; rock sugar moistens the lung.
Effects & uses
Suitable for chronic bronchitis with internal phlegm-heat pattern—cough with yellow sputum or mild fever (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Wrap loquat leaves in gauze, decoct, strain, and reserve the concentrated liquid.
- Add the decoction to japonica rice and water; cook into congee.
- When nearly done, add rock sugar and simmer briefly.
How to use
- Take warm with meals morning and evening.
Caution
Brush off fuzz on the back of loquat leaves thoroughly—otherwise it irritates the throat. Not suitable for cold cough or deficient-cold vomiting. Not a substitute for medication.
Source
Guangdong Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine “Five Small Folk Prescriptions for Chronic Bronchitis” (China News of Traditional Chinese Medicine). To be manually verified.