Effect:
Bone-strengthening, draining, detoxifying, laxative, digestive
Areas of application:
Diet food for kidney and liver problems, gout, rheumatism, promotes digestion, stimulates the appetite, and facilitates bowel emptying
Plant parts used:
Fruits, leaves, flowers
Collection time:
July to October
To find:
Typical garden tree
Ingredients:
Pectins, fruit acids, minerals and vitamins, especially provitamin A (beta-carotene), calcium, phosphorus
Other:
☕ Tea: Add 1 tablespoon of dried plum pieces to 250 ml of cold water, bring to the boil, cover and let steep for 5 minutes and then strain. The tea has a slightly laxative effect.
The plum tree is from the huge rose family (Rosaceae) and, along with numerous relatives such as plums, mirabelle plums and Reineclaude, belongs to the stone fruit subfamily. It has delicate white flowers that are very sensitive to spring frosts.
Fresh plums should not be consumed in large quantities, otherwise fermentation will occur in the intestines. These can lead to gastrointestinal cramps and diarrhea. In addition, unripe plums should never be eaten. You should also never drink water with fresh plums.
Fresh fruits are often used as a cake topping, in jams or in dumpling desserts.