Medlar Pome Fruit
The Chinese plum or loquat, is best known for being made into cough syrups to ease sore throats and coughing associated with bronchitis. It is also used to ease stomach aches and if the fruit is eaten in quantities it is known to have sedating properties that will help put you to sleep.The leaves are used to help prevent vomiting and externally to treat acne and eczema.
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