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Peach

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Prunus persica, or other Prunus species
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Leaves
Roots
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Cyanide, especially in kernels
Phloretin
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Irritates and stimulates gastrointestinal tract.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • North-American Indians made tea from bark.
  • Fruit, except for peach pit, is safe.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Treats constipation (leaves).
  • Treats systemic infections (bark and roots).

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers of taking this as a medicinal herb outweigh any possible benefits. Avoid pits! There should be no problems with fruit.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers of taking this as a medicinal herb outweigh any possible benefits. Avoid pits! There should be no problems with fruit.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • Pits will not help you. They may cause toxic symptoms.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.
    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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