« Plums are low-glycemic fruit, and they help balance blood sugar. »
| Common name(s): | plum, prune, blackthorn |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Parts used: | leaves, fruits, bark |
| Constituents: | phenolic acids, anthocyanin’s, carotenoids, flavanols, organic acids (citric and malic acids), fibre (pectin), tannins, aromatic substances, enzymes, minerals (potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium) and vitamins (A, B, C & K). |
| Therapeutic actions: |
stomachic, astringent, diuretic, antidiabetic, anti- scorbutic, carminative, laxative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, vulnerary |
| Organs or systems affected: | digestive system, heart, mouth, respiratory system, bones |
| Main medicinal uses: |
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| Counterindications: | Generally regarded as safe. |
