Prunus, a woody plant belonging to the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae
family, with glabrous branchlets; oblong-obovate or
elliptical-obovate leaves; glabrous pedicel, oblong-ovate sepals,
white petals, oblong-obovate fruit; yellow or red fruit, sometimes
green Or purple, covered with wax powder; flowering in April;
fruiting in July-August.
"Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" records that plums are sweet and
sour, and have the effects of clearing heat, promoting body fluid,
diuresis, invigorating the stomach, and dispelling liver fire.
According to modern medical records, plums can promote the
secretion of gastric acid and gastric digestive enzymes, help to
improve appetite and promote digestion. Plum meat has an auxiliary
therapeutic effect on liver cirrhosis. Eating plums often has the
effect of beautifying and lubricating the skin. Plums can be eaten
raw or preserved, or canned. In addition, they can be used as raw
materials for brewing fruit wine. The branches of the plum tree are
widely spread, and the leaves are red from spring to autumn,
especially in spring. It is a good foliage garden plant.
Nutrition: According to the measurement, every 100 grams of edible
plum (fruit) contains 90 grams of water, 0.5 grams of protein, 0.2
grams of fat, 8.8 grams of carbohydrates, 0.1 grams of dietary
fiber and carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and Trace
elements calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium,
containing niacin, thiamine, asparagine, various amino acids and
r-aminobutyric acid, etc. In addition, it still contains plum
glycoside, amygdalin, etc.
Diet therapy: Eating plums often has the effect of beautifying the
skin and lubricating the skin. Plums can be eaten raw or preserved,
or canned. In addition, they can be used as raw materials for
brewing fruit wine.
