Peaches bring wonderful uses in folk medicine. Let’s explore the characteristics, nutritional composition and wonderful uses of peaches in the article below!
Peaches are also known as “immortality fruit”, a fruit originating from Brazil and belonging to the núc nác family. This tree not only has a special beauty but also contains many nutritional values and medicinal effects according to folk experience. With a tree trunk from 7 to 10 meters high, peaches have the outstanding feature of leaves growing in clusters, green all year round, creating a cool, pleasant green scene. Peach flowers often grow singly, directly on the trunk or branches, with a characteristic scent, although a bit unpleasant for some people.
Peaches are spherical in shape, ranging from 6 to 12 cm in diameter, similar in appearance to grapefruit when unripe. The fruit’s peel is quite hard, while the flesh inside is white, with a slightly sour taste. The fruit contains many small and flat seeds, also white in color. This makes the peach not only attractive in appearance but also a source of raw materials for processing many dishes and folk medicines.
Nutritional composition of peaches
Although peaches originated in Brazil, this fruit has now been grown and popularized in many regions of the world, especially in tropical countries such as Laos, South America and some regions in Africa. In peaches, researchers have discovered a number of important organic acids such as citric acid, chlorogenic acid, and creosentic acid, which can bring certain health benefits. However, there is no scientific research that clearly proves the longevity effect of peaches.
Peaches contain a variety of nutrients.
Uses of peaches in traditional and folk medicine
Peaches bring wonderful uses in traditional and folk medicine:
Supports cough treatment and is good for the lungs
In South American and African countries, peaches are not only used as a fruit but also as an ingredient for making medicine. Accordingly, people often use old peaches, with hard shells and shiny yellow color to make a syrup called “calebasse syrup”. The processing method includes scraping out the white flesh inside the fruit, chopping it, putting it in a pot, heating and stirring until the flesh turns jet black. Then, they add sugar and heat it to make syrup. This syrup is used to treat coughs and has a good effect on the lungs, helping to soothe coughs and improve respiratory function.
The benefits of peaches help soothe coughs and improve respiratory function.
Support treatment of digestive problems
According to folk methods, the pulp of peaches can be made into soft jam and is recommended to be used 3 times a day, about 10 grams each time after meals to help improve constipation and enhance digestive activity.
Support treatment of insomnia and improve health
In traditional medicine, peaches are also used to treat poor appetite and insomnia. The way to prepare them according to folk experience is to use peaches when the skin turns from green to black, beat to get the flesh inside (black) and soak them in wine. The wine soaking formula includes 200 grams of peach flesh, 10 dried bananas roasted until golden and 2 liters of good wine. This wine is soaked for about 10 days and can be drunk 3 times a day, each time a small glass (about 30 ml) before meals. This method is said to have a nourishing effect, improve health and help sleep better.
Peaches help treat insomnia and improve health.
Support treatment of back pain and bone and joint diseases
Peach is also used to treat bone and joint problems, especially back pain, bone pain and rheumatism. The preparation method is similar to the method of treating insomnia and improving health, but adding 200 grams of piper lolot root (washed, roasted and buried). This method is also used daily, with the same dosage and usage as above, helping to reduce bone and joint pain and relieve pain caused by rheumatism.
Notes when using peach
Although peach brings many health benefits, users need to be careful when using it, especially when using remedies from peach. These remedies are mainly natural and safe when used properly. However, if used in the wrong dosage or in case the body has a strange reaction, users need to stop using it and consult a doctor.
In particular, the use of peaches to make jam or wine must be done properly and hygienically. If not processed properly, the ingredients of peaches may not be fully effective or may even cause side effects.
Be careful to use peaches in the right dosage.
Peaches, with their diverse nutritional values and medicinal uses, are not only a precious gift from nature but also an indispensable part of traditional medicine in many cultures. Although there has been no official scientific research on the longevity effects of peaches, through folk remedies and long-term use, peaches have proven their value in supporting health, treating many diseases and improving quality of life.
