Dry Japanese medlar leaf (Pi Pa Ye)

Properties of the Japanese medlar leaves

• Protects the liver
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibiotic
• Antiviral
• Antioxidant
• Antitussive
• Expectorant
• Thirst quencher

Indication in Chinese medicine

• Hepatitis
• Lung inflammation
• Respiratory disorder
• Cough with yellow sputum
• Diabetes
• Dry mouth
• Thirst
• Hiccups due to excess heat in the stomach
• Belching
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Instructions for use and dosage

Place 6g of dry Japanese medlar leaf in a tall cup. Pour simmering spring water over it and fill the mug to 90% (about 200-250ml). Cover the mug and let infuse for 10 minutes.

The dry Japanese medlar leaves offered are cut into strips so that the active effects can be extracted more quickly in the water.

Contraindication

• Cold with chills
• Cold in the stomach
• Coldness
• White sputum
• Clear liquid nasal discharge