LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extractdoes not contain Alcohol, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides or fertilizers!
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is excellent for hair care, anti-oxidant, and skin brightening effects.

CAS Number: 91770-19-3
EC Number: 294-804-0
Chem/IUPAC Name: Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, Rosaceae
INCI Name: Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract

SYNONYMS:
Loquat Leaf Extract, Eriobotrya japonica Leaf Extract, Japanese Plum Leaf Extract, Pipa Leaf Extract, Loquat Tree Leaf Extract, Leaf of Japanese Medlar Extract, Folium Eriobotryae Extract, Nispero Leaf Extract, Crataegus bibas Lour, Mespilus japonica Thunb, Photinia japonica (Thunb.), 

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract commonly known as loquat, is an evergreen and small fruit tree, and native to South-central China and colder and hilly regions of China. 
In China, historically, Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is considered a medicinally valuable fruit/ tree. 

Loquat flowers and leaves contain in phenolics and triterpenes; fruits contain in organic acids, sugars, carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and vitamins. 
The kernel is rich in minerals, tannins, proteins, and starch. 

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is excellent for hair care, anti-oxidant, and skin brightening effects.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the loquat, Eriobotrya japonica.
The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica, Chinese: 枇杷, pipa) is a large evergreen shrub or tree grown commercially for its orange fruit. 

It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
The loquat is in the family Rosaceae and is native to the cooler hill regions of south-central China.
In Japan, the loquat has been grown for over 1,000 years. 

It has been introduced to regions with subtropical to mild temperate climates throughout the world.
Eriobotrya japonica was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus Mespilus and is still sometimes mistakenly known as the Japanese medlar, which is the name it takes in other European languages, such as níspero japonés in Spanish or nespolo giapponese in Italian. 

It is also known as Japanese plum and Chinese plum.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree, with a rounded crown, short trunk, and woolly new twigs. 
The tree can grow to 5–10 metres (16–33 feet) tall but is often smaller, about 3–4 m (10–13 ft). 

The fruit begins to ripen during spring to summer, depending on the temperature in the area. 
The leaves are alternate, simple, 10–25 centimetres (4–10 inches) long, dark green, tough and leathery in texture, with a serrated margin, and densely velvety-hairy below with thick yellow-brown pubescence; the young leaves are also densely pubescent above, but this soon rubs off.

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extractdoes not contain Alcohol, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides or fertilizers!
Expertly extracted under strict quality standards and procedures from Loquat Dried leaf. 
All herbs are organically grown, ethically wild harvested, or selectively imported. 

Glycerites do not contain alcohol, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides or fertilizers!
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) is an evergreen flowering tree or shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to China. 
It has a short trunk, a rounded crown and lanate twigs. 

The height of the plant can vary from 3 to 10 m. 
The leaves are alternately arranged, about 10-25 cm long, dark green, tenacious, coriaceous, with serrated edges and hairy underside. 
The aromatic white flowers have five petals and are about 2 cm in diameter. 

They grow in panicles which include 3-10 flowers. 
The succulent fruits grow in clusters and have round, oval or pear shape. 
They usually reach about 3-5 cm in length. 

The fruits can be orange or yellow and their surface can be pubescent or smooth. 
The loquat is indigenous to southeastern China. 
It was introduced into Japan and became naturalized there in very early times. 

It has been cultivated in Japan for over 1,000 years. Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract has also become naturalized in India and many other areas. 
Chinese immigrants are presumed to have carried the Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract to Hawaii. 
It was common as a small-fruited ornamental in California in the 1870's, and the improved variety, Giant, was being sold there by 1887. 
Japan is the leading producer of loquats, followed by Israel and Brazil.

USES and APPLICATIONS of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
Cosmetic Uses of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract: skin conditioning and tonic
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is used to alleviate "lung heat" syndromes.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract also is used to alleviate skin disorders of the face.

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is often used as food and their skin can be peeled and eaten. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is often combined with other fruits. 
Loquat fruit and leaves have high concentrations of Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A and Ascorbic Acid.

The extract of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can be used in a variety of ways, it will assist the body by acting as a mucolytic agent, which helps dissolve thick mucus that holds toxic compounds.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract helps your body to release anti-oxidants, the wonderful anti-aging agents that your body naturally produces.

Anti-oxidants have all kinds of benefits, especially the ability to neutralize harmful toxins. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is commonly used to prevent various diseases, increase immunity, and add life expectancy.
Loquat fruits are often eaten raw or as an extract, but the fruit is also found in jams, pies, and juices. 

The loquat leaf and flower are also sometimes used in teas.
Health Benefits of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract: Loquat fruits, seeds, and leaves have a wide variety of health benefits like.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. 

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of eriobotrya japonica shrub. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract contains phenolic compounds, carotenoids, flavonoids, oleanolic and ursolic acid as active constituents. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract scavenges free radicals and has high phenolic content, which results in anti-oxidant activity. 

Loquats are particularly high in carotenoid antioxidants, which boost the immune system. 
A strong immune system is important for fighting off sickness.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is especially high in vitamin A and beta carotene, an antioxidant. 

These nutrients lower the risk of colorectal, lung, and other cancers.
The Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can also be used in juices or smoothies. 
In South American countries such as Ecuador, the Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can be used for batidos, where they are mixed with milk, ice, or other fruits.

An American writer calls the loquat's flavor "floral" with hints of apricot and peach, with the fruit's natural sweetness contributing to its popularity.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is used commonly as a natural sweetener for many different types of food, and are used to make marmalade and jelly in various locales.

Many people use Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract to create sauces and other juices, since the acidity goes well with the sweetness, another reason why they are popular for making pies and other pastries.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is often eaten as a fresh fruit, but need to have the seeds removed to be ready to eat.

The seeds not only take up a great deal of space relative to the size of the fruit (cf. avocado), but also are slightly poisonous in large quantities.
The fruit is often peeled, but the peel is edible and not overly thick.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is often used in Chinese herb formulas and syrups to alleviate "lung heat" syndromes. 

These diseases are usually caused by infections, though they can arise from other causes, such as smoking.
The main application of the syrup is coughs, but Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract also are used to alleviate skin disorders of the face, which are often attributed also to lung heat. 

The loquat grows in semi-tropical climates, and is native to southeast China, mainly Guangzhou. 
It is now cultivated in California and Florida. 
The Chinese name for the loquat, pipa, comes from the appearance of the leaves, which are shaped similar to that of a stringed Chinese instrument (referred to as a Chinese lute) called the pipa (pee-pah).

-Alcoholic beverages uses of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can also be used to make light wine. 
They are fermented into a fruit wine, sometimes using just crystal sugar and white liquor.

The liquor nespolino is made from the seeds, reminiscent of nocino and amaretto, both prepared from nuts and apricot kernels. 
Both the loquat seeds and the apricot kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides, but the drinks are prepared from varieties that contain only small quantities (such as 'Mogi' and 'Tanaka'), so the risk of cyanide poisoning is minimal.

-Health Benefits of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
The loquat tree is a medium-sized tree found in mild temperate climates. 
The tree is most famous for its fruit, which boasts many health benefits. 

Loquat fruits, also known as Japanese plums, are bright orange ovals. 
The fruits are about 1-2 inches long and contain large brown seeds. 
Many people love loquat fruits for their unique tart and sweet flavor.

Loquat trees are native to China, where they grow in the wild. 
In China, loquats have been used as traditional medicine for thousands of years. 

The Chinese used loquat fruits and leaves to treat coughs, diabetes, and cancer, among other ailments. 
The fruits were first brought back to Europe by a Portuguese explorer in the 16th century.

-Disease Prevention of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
Loquats are very high in antioxidants, chemicals that help protect your cells against damage and disease. 
One study showed that loquat leaves had a stronger antioxidant effect than 54 other medicinal plants.

-Other uses of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
Some other uses for The fruit include making animal feed and medicine to counter vomiting and thirst.
The loquat's wood is used as an alternative to pear wood and works well to make rulers/other writing instruments.

The loquat's flowers are used to make perfume in Europe, although its yield is considered low. 
Powdered loquat leaves are also used to treat diarrhea, depression, and to help counteract alcoholic intoxication.

-Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
The loquat leaf, seed, and fruit have been shown to reduce inflammation, the body’s over-reactive response to an irritant like germs or allergens. 
Chinese medicine has been using Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract for centuries to treat diseases caused by inflammation such as bronchitis and asthma. 

Several substances found in loquats, such as triterpene acids, reduce inflammation in the body.
For example, inflammation of the lungs causes many problems, such as bronchitis and coughing. 
In several studies, Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract showed anti-inflammatory effects that helped reduce chronic bronchitis. 

-Culinary uses of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
The Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract has high sugar, acid, and pectin contents.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is eaten as a fresh fruit and mixes well with other fruits in fresh fruit salads or fruit cups. 

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is also commonly used to make jam, jelly, and chutney, and is often served poached in light syrup. 
Firm, slightly immature fruits are best for making pies or tarts, while the fruits are the sweetest when soft and orange.

The fruit is sometimes canned or processed into confections. 
The waste ratio is 30% or more, due to the seed size.

-Nutrition
The Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is low in sodium and high in vitamin A, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, potassium, and manganese.
Like most related plants, the seeds (pips) and young leaves of the plant are slightly poisonous, containing small amounts of cyanogenic glycosides (including amygdalin) which release cyanide when digested, though the low concentration and bitter flavour normally prevent enough being eaten to cause harm

-Diabetes Prevention and Treatment of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
Diabetes is a disease caused when a person’s body does not produce enough insulin, or their body is resistant to insulin. 
This can lead to very high blood sugar (in the case of type 1 diabetes) or very low blood sugar (in the case of type-2 diabetes). 

Many studies show that Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can help prevent and control both type 1and type 2 diabetes. 
This happens because loquats can lower blood sugar and increase insulin levels.

-Cancer Prevention of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract:
Early research shows that loquat fruit and leaves may help prevent cancer. 
Antioxidants in loquat fruit help suppress cancerous tumor growth.
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract or fruit can help kill cancer cells in your body, which stops the creation and spreading of tumors. 

USE AND BENEFITS OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
The leaf extract of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract has lots of constituents that are antioxidant in nature, for example, phenolic acids, flavonoids to name a few. 
As an antioxidant, Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract not only protects the product from degrading or losing cosmetic value but also helps skin protect from oxidative stress. 

Oxidative stress is a harmful reaction of oxygen with any element of skin structure in the presence of any triggering situation such as sunlight / high temperature/humidity/ constant contact with any reactive metal. 
The triterpenes or vitamins also act as an anti-inflammatory. 

They calm the inflammatory response to any external stimuli. 
This is particularly useful in case of dry skin, acne-prone skin, where calming inflammation is a whole different issue to deal with sometimes. 
The group of valuable ingredients also produce an antimicrobial effect. 

Again, this helps Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract hold its potency throughout the shelf life. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract also hinders the activity of enzymes collagenase and hyaluronidase, these enzymes otherwise carry out the breakdown of skin protein collagen and hyaluronic acid, a moisture reservoir of skin. 

Thus, Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract improves the appearance, softness, and suppleness of the skin. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is used in skincare products, body care products, and hair care products. 
Also, Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract can be used in anti-aging preparations and sun-pre /post preparations.

NUTRITION OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract contains flavonoids and carotenoids which act as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT ALSO CONTAINS:
*Calcium
*Magnesium
*Phosphorus
*Potassium
*Vitamin C
*Vitamin A
*Nutrients Per Serving

A 100-gram serving (the size of a medium banana) of loquat contains:
*Calories: 47
*Protein: 0.43 grams
*Fat: 0.2 grams
*Carbohydrates: 12.1 grams

HOW TO PREPARE LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
Loquat fruits can be consumed and used in many different forms, including as a tea, supplement, extract, or snack.
If you’re eating whole loquat fruit, you can either peel the skin and eat around the seeds or slice it in half, remove the seed, and eat around the skin. 

Not all loquats have the same number of seeds. 
They usually contain one, two, or three seeds. 
It’s important to note that the soft flesh of loquat fruit can stain your hands brown.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO INCORPORATE LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT IN YOUR DIET:
●Make a delicious loquat jam or preserve
●Braise chick with a honey-loquat glaze
●Add loquat to your morning smoothie
●Whip up a delicious loquat crumble for dessert
●Experiment with loquat-onion chutney 

SUGGESTED USE AND DOSAGE OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT FOR ADULTS:
Shake well before using. 
Take about 20-30 drops (1 ml or 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2 oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

FRUIT OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
Loquats are unusual among fruit trees in that the flowers appear in the autumn or early winter, and the fruits are ripe at any time from early spring to early summer.
The flowers are 2 cm (3⁄4 in) in diameter, white, with five petals, and produced in stiff panicles of three to ten flowers. 
The flowers have a sweet, heady aroma that can be smelled from a distance.
Loquat fruits, growing in clusters, are oval, rounded or pear-shaped, 3–5 cm (1+1⁄8–2 in) long, with a smooth or downy, yellow or orange, sometimes red-blushed skin.
The succulent, tangy flesh is white, yellow, or orange and sweet to subacid or acid, depending on the cultivar.
Each fruit contains from one to ten ovules, with three to five being the most common.
Several ovules mature into large, brown seeds (with different numbers of seeds appearing in each fruit on the same tree, usually between one and four)

THE FRUIT:
In culture:
The loquat was often mentioned in medieval Chinese literature, such as the poems of Li Bai. 
Its original name is no longer used in most Chinese dialects and has been replaced by pipa (枇杷), which is a reference to the fruit's visual resemblance to a miniature pipa lute.

Because of 's golden colour, the pipa represents gold and wealth in China. 
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) Leaf Extract is often one in a bowl or composite of fruits and vegetables (such as spring onions, artemisia leaves, pomegranates, kumquats, etc.) to represent auspicious wishes or the Five Prosperities or wurui (五瑞).

WHAT DOES LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Skin conditioning
*Skin protecting
*Tonic

FEATURES OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
*NON GMO!
*Gluten Free!

CLAIMS OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
*Anti-inflammatories
*Antioxidants
*bio-based

ETYMOLOGY OF LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
The name loquat derives from Cantonese lou4 gwat1 (Chinese: 盧橘; pinyin: lújú; lit. 'black orange'). 
The phrase 'black orange' originally referred to unripened kumquats, which are dark green in color, but the name was mistakenly applied to the loquat by the ancient Chinese poet Su Shi when he was residing in southern China, and the mistake was widely taken up by the Cantonese region thereafter.
In Louisiana, many refer to loquats as "misbeliefs" (from the Louisiana Creole word for the tree, mísplís) and they grow in the yards of many homes.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
CAS Number: 91770-19-3
EINECS/ELINCS No: 294-804-0
Appearance: Brown to yellow-brown powder
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
Molecular Weight: Varies depending on specific compounds (e.g., ursolic acid or corosolic acid)
Melting Point: Not applicable for the extract
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic when dissolved in water

FIRST AID MEASURES of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LOQUAT (ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA) LEAF EXTRACT:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available