Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf)
Latin Name: Eryobotryae Folium
Properties: bitter, slightly cold
Actions: removes heat from lung and stomach, transforms phlegm, stops cough and vomiting, descends stomach Qi
Medical Indications: cough and dyspnea due to heat in lung, bitter taste and dry mouth due to heat, nausea and vomiting, acid regurgitation, thirst, belching, and hiccups due to stomach heat
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of cough or vomiting due to cold
Dosage: 6 to 15 grams
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