Loquat tree has not only edible value, but also medicinal value. It can cure lung heat, cough, vomiting, boiling water and foot washing, and cannot be cut down at will.
Loquat originated in the north subtropical zone and distributed in southern provinces of China, with Jiangsu, Fujian and Zhejiang as the main producing areas. According to the ancient books such as "Rihuazi Materia Medica" and "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica", loquat has the functions of dispersing lung qi, nourishing five internal organs, treating stomach qi and vomiting, resolving phlegm, relieving cough and relieving asthma.