Fresh Loquat Leaf

12 Loquat leaves per bag.
Fresh leaves grown in Hyde Park, MA
 
Functional Benefits:
Antioxidant rich
Anti-inflammatory 
May lower blood sugar  
Anti-obesity, hypolipidemic, anti-aging effects, and antinociceptive activities.
 
How to Prepare:
For two servings :
Bring two cups of water to a boil
Add four leaves to the boiling water. Tear or cut the leaves to release more flavor 
Reduce to a simmer and cover
Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy!
 
This tea can be enjoyed iced or hot.
Store leaves in the fridge for up to two weeks or dry the leaves to lengthen their shelf life
 
Research:
Liu, Yilong et al. “Biological Activities of Extracts from Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.): A Review.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 17,12 1983. 6 Dec. 2016, doi:10.3390/ijms17121983
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5187783/
Arivazhagan, P., et al. “Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of the Total Triterpene Acid Fraction from Folium Eriobotryae.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Elsevier, 31 Jan. 2009, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037887410900049X. 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037887410900049X 
 
 
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