Loquat Leaf vs Kapoor Kachri

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Loquat Leaf

Eriobotrya japonica

Respiratory

Hedychium spicatum

Respiratory

Loquat Leaf

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Kapoor Kachri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The leaves of the loquat tree, one of TCM's most important herbs for stopping cough and resolving phlegm.

Himalayan ginger relative used in Ayurveda for respiratory conditions, nausea, and as an aromatic digestive; important in Tibetan medicine too.

Active Compounds

Amygdalin, Ursolic acid, Oleanolic acid, Corosolic acid

1,8-cineole, camphor, beta-pinene, kaur-16-ene, sabinene

Traditional Uses

Chronic cough, Phlegm, Nausea, Thirst

Respiratory conditions, Nausea, Digestive complaints, Aromatic use

Modern Uses

Antitussive, Expectorant, Anti-diabetic (corosolic acid), Anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Carminative action

Adult Dosage

6-15g dried leaves in decoction

Rhizome powder: 1-3g daily in food; tea 1-2 cups

Contraindications

Cold/flu with chills (TCM), Pregnancy

Pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, Throat irritation (unprocessed fuzz)

Mild GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E