
Plum
It is a plant native to Europe and Asia, especially in the transcaucasic region. More than 400 European species are known, but it is necessary to clarify that European species are very different from those that grow wild in other places in the northern hemisphere. Most plum species that are grown in Australia and the United States are derived from a Japanese species that actually comes from China.
It is a small tree that reaches no more than 6 meters high and with many divergent branches.
The leaves are characterized by being small, petiolate, jagged margin, oval-elliptic and linear stipulations.
The flowers are pedunculated, grow solitary and are white, while the fruit is a drupe of color
purple or greenish
purple or greenish
Among the European species there are three important varieties. Those that are used to dehydrate or prepare raisins are distinguished by being a little longer and with a dark violet tone, they are the sweetest.
Next we have the calls Queen Claudia, more popular and these are characterized by being round, sweet,
smooth and bright red or yellow bark. Finally we have those known as "egg", these are larger, oval in shape, a more acidic flavor and its hue ranges from yellow to red.
smooth and bright red or yellow bark. Finally we have those known as "egg", these are larger, oval in shape, a more acidic flavor and its hue ranges from yellow to red.
The fruit of the plum is rich in vitamins, potassium and sugars, and due to the fact of having large phytosterols contents it can be antiviral and antibacterial.
At the digestive level
Plum is recommended in cases of constipation and either dehydrated, canned or fresh has important benefits as a natural laxative. Due to its high content of quinic and benzoic acids, it is a good scrubber of the digestive system.
Plum is recommended in cases of constipation and either dehydrated, canned or fresh has important benefits as a natural laxative. Due to its high content of quinic and benzoic acids, it is a good scrubber of the digestive system.
Relieve constipation.
Take 5 or 6 fresh figs, the same amount of plums, a tablespoon of coliander seeds and a teaspoon of psyllium seeds, blend them until pure and wrap the mixture in waxed paper and then refrigerate. Take a teaspoon daily, this refrigerated mixture can be preserved for up to a month. Another way to prepare a good laxative with plums is to leave 2 or 3 of these fruits a whole night in a glass of water. On an empty stomach, drink the liquid, you will notice the change.
Take 5 or 6 fresh figs, the same amount of plums, a tablespoon of coliander seeds and a teaspoon of psyllium seeds, blend them until pure and wrap the mixture in waxed paper and then refrigerate. Take a teaspoon daily, this refrigerated mixture can be preserved for up to a month. Another way to prepare a good laxative with plums is to leave 2 or 3 of these fruits a whole night in a glass of water. On an empty stomach, drink the liquid, you will notice the change.
Another useful method to combat constipation is to soak a cup of plums overnight
equal amount of grapes. The next day should be put to heat in a casserole the fruits accompanied by two thin peels of lemons and a cup of red grape must, leave it on the fire until it softens. When the mixture has softened, strain, add two tablespoons of honey and boil. Then it is saved in a
glass jar and stored in the fridge to take a spoonful of this syrup every night.
equal amount of grapes. The next day should be put to heat in a casserole the fruits accompanied by two thin peels of lemons and a cup of red grape must, leave it on the fire until it softens. When the mixture has softened, strain, add two tablespoons of honey and boil. Then it is saved in a
glass jar and stored in the fridge to take a spoonful of this syrup every night.
High in sugars.
It is recommended for people who make constant physical effort and this causes them fatigue, especially if they are ingested dehydrated, because in this way they go from having 14% of sugars to 50%, thus becoming an excellent energy tonic.
It is recommended for people who make constant physical effort and this causes them fatigue, especially if they are ingested dehydrated, because in this way they go from having 14% of sugars to 50%, thus becoming an excellent energy tonic.
For the skin.
To remove stains and even to fight ulcers of the lips or mouth. The juice prepared with 4 ounces of plums and 12 ounces of carrot is useful to remove skin blemishes, this as long as you have the discipline to take it daily, in two weeks you will notice positive changes.
To remove stains and even to fight ulcers of the lips or mouth. The juice prepared with 4 ounces of plums and 12 ounces of carrot is useful to remove skin blemishes, this as long as you have the discipline to take it daily, in two weeks you will notice positive changes.
Ulcers of lips.
It is necessary to make prune juice, soak a cotton ball with this liquid and apply it
on the ulcer until it disappears, while for those inside the mouth it is necessary to make juice with two fresh plums and keep it in the mouth ensuring that the liquid makes contact with the affected parts.
It is necessary to make prune juice, soak a cotton ball with this liquid and apply it
on the ulcer until it disappears, while for those inside the mouth it is necessary to make juice with two fresh plums and keep it in the mouth ensuring that the liquid makes contact with the affected parts.
Its use is also common to combat circulatory conditions, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular accidents, menopause and other metabolic disorders.
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