| Common name(s): |
apricot
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| Family: |
Rosaceae |
| Origin: |
Asia
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| Parts used: |
leaves, fruits, kernels
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| Constituents: |
amygdalin, quercetin, proanthocyanidins, catechins, epicatechins, hydroxycinnamics, gallic acid, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, ferulic acid |
| Therapeutic actions: |
analgesic, anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, emollient, expectorant, laxative, ophthalmic, sedative, tonic, vulnerary |
| Organs or systems affected: |
gastrointestinal system, heart, skin, eyes, kidneys
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| Main medicinal uses: |
- protects against inflammation
- supports healthy blood pressure
- protects eyesight
- promotes gut health and helps digestion
- eases constipation
- treats anemia
- relieves asthma
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| Counterindications: |
Fruit is generally regarded as safe. Pay special attention to kernels, as they are known to be toxic if consumed in large quantities.
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