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The Incredible Health Benefits of Loquat Leaf Tea

By Gabriela

October 31, 2017


Have you ever heard about the loquat tree? Well, this tree is native to China but known as Japanese plum. It’s mostly known for the amazing health benefits of its leaves and fruit.

It’s high in soluble fiber, pectin, antioxidants, vitamin A, and B-complex, and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. What’s more, it has a low glycemic index.

Thanks to its incredible content, loquat leaves provide numerous health benefits if used properly. They are especially good for people with diabetes, but also for many other health conditions.

The best way to obtain their medicinal properties is in the form of tea. Before telling you how to make tea from loquat leaves, here are some of the best health benefits you’ll gain by drinking it.

Health Benefits of Loquat Leaf Tea

1. Diabetes

One of the most impressive benefits of loquat leaves is the ability to help diabetes management. They produce triterpenes, one of which is the tormentic acid. This acid can boost insulin production in pancreatic cells, thus reduce diabetes symptoms.

What’s more, the Chinese government approved it as a blood-sugar supporter as it produces polysaccharides – natural compounds which improve the production of insulin.

2. Helps Prevent Loss of Bone Density

As we age, the bone density decreases, especially in women during menopause. In this period, women lose estrogen which is the reason for their bone loss. Luckily, loquat leaf tea possesses anti-osteoporosis effects.

One mice study proved that the leaves from this tree can prevent bone loss in the abdomen, head, and lumbar area.

3. Prevents Viruses

Loquat leaves can help prevent standard viruses. Medical News Today, they produce a wide range of acids with antiviral properties which produce antiviral agents – antigens. Moreover, the triterpene compounds help reduce the symptoms of the common cold.

4. Helps Detoxify the Liver

Loquat leaves contain Amygdalin – a substance which is believed to support the liver detox process and fight liver disorders. Moreover, these leaves are high in antioxidants which help neutralize harmful toxins.

So, besides supporting the liver function, loquat leaves support the immune system as well.

5. Anti-Cancer properties

In 2014, Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry published PIP which suggested loquat leaves provide anti-cancer effects. Researchers explain the loquat leaf tea destroyed human leukemia cells and stopped cancer cells from spreading.

Even though its ability to destroy cancerous cells is not entirely proven, researchers believe the tea disables their power center, not allowing it to generate energy.

How to Make Loquat Leaf Tea

One way is to put crushed loquat leaves in an infuser and let it steep in a cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes.

Another way is to use fresh leaves. Boil them for 5 minutes in a cup of water, and cool before straining.

Caution

This tea might interact with certain medications and cause side effects. Therefore, it’s best to consult your doctor before considering drinking loquat leaf tea.

Author

  • Gabriela

    Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Health Page, Fitness trainer and instructor has dedicated her career to educating and informing people for over 10 years. As one of the most passionate diabetes advocates, Gabi has worked tirelessly to ensure that those people receive the education and support they need to properly manage their diabetes and achieve their health, fitness and weight loss goals.

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