Family              Rosaceae

Genus              Eriobotrya

Used Part           Leaf

Introduction

Loquat leaf comes from the Loquat tree and helps to produce the Loquat fruit known as Eriobotrya japonica. It comes from the rose family and is sometimes called the Japanese plum leaf. The Loquat tree is a moderately sized tree and can grow up to thirty feet. The Loquat leaves are evergreen and are five to twelve inches long and three to four inches wide. These beautiful leaves are glossed and dark-green. Loquat leaves originate in the southeastern part of China and perhaps southern Japan, although some believe it was brought to Japan long ago by Chinese travelers. Legend has it that it has been grown in Japan for one thousand years.

Character

Brown yellow or white fine powder

Specification

Ursolic Acid 25%-98%HPLC

Pharmacological Function

1. Hepatoprotective, anti-hepatitis effect

2. Anti-tumor effect, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects

3. Hypolipidemic, anti-atherosclerosis and lowering blood glucose

4. Inhibit the AIDS Virus

5. Anti-diabetic and anti-ulcer effect

6. The role of Calm and stability

7. Enhance immune function

 

Application

Pharmaceutical raw materials, Health food and Cosmetics