Loquat leaves are a traditional chinese remedy for cough. loquat does contain cyanide. most likely the action is similar to cherry bark, a western cough remedy in which the prussic acid (hydrocyanic acid) is excreted via the lungs, stimulating respiration and suppressing cough. since it is secreted i suppose it would not build up fast, but i wouldn't drink it all the time myself.
ellen lewis
I ran across a use for loquat that is new to me... loquat leaf tea._______________________________________________
Since loquats can thrive in Seattle, but probably will never produce
fruit, tea is one edible use I could get from this tree. I have one
seedling that is entering its second winter outside. The seed came from
South Carolina. Here is a link to the webpage where I first learned of
this tea.
http://www.localharvest.org/store/item.jsp?id=48
One person says this about the tea... "This tea has a beautiful pink
hue, and a subtle sweetness unlike any other herbal tea I've tried. Just
boil one whole leaf in about 3 cups of water." Another person says...
"Loquat Leaf Tea has been enjoyed in China and Japan for thousands of
years." For something with such a long track record, you would expect
it to be same to consume. Does anyone see any safety issues with loquat
leaf tea? I am thinking of cyanide related problems. Would this have a
cumulative effect?
-Mark Lee, Seattle, zone 8a
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