Effect:
calming, detoxifying, intestinal regulating, laxative (flowers), cough suppressant
Areas of application:
Cough, regulates the intestines
Plant parts used:
Flowers, fruits
Collection time:
June and September
To find:
Nowadays it comes mainly from the Mediterranean region. In gardens.
Ingredients:
Vitamin A and B, pectin, potassium, phosphorus
Other:
The peach tree is a rose family (Rosaceae). The tree has leaves about six centimeters long, which only develop properly after flowering. The flowering time is in spring, they are small pink flowers. In summer the velvety fruits follow, with the pulp enclosing a large-pored, heavily furrowed core.
The flowers and fruits are used for tea.
🛑The flowers as well as the seeds of the peach contain hydrogen cyanide, so they should not be used by laypeople.