Plums: varieties, uses and properties

Plum varieties

All the plums, besides being a fruit delicious, present large health benefits. They are known throughout the world and more than 180 varieties are calculated.

  • Plums

Among the best known plums, the following stand out: (1) the plum-cherry de dark purple fruits, employees to do jellies; (2) the domestic plum de fruit -as usual- purple, its seeds are used as food and fruit to make a liqueur similar to kirsch (famous in central Europe); (3) the chinese or japanese plum, with pink yellow fruits, used in the elaboration of caramelized fruit with sugar, salt and liquor; and (4) the blackthorn plumwhose blue, purplish or blackish fruits they serve for jam or jelly and in the preparation of pacharan (a popular liquor since the Middle Ages).

  • Apricots

Among the apricots the apricot tree is the best known -Also called apricot, apricot or sheepfold- and very peach or peach-like; among its uses are the preparation of amaretto, apricot oil production (excellent for the skin), its seeds to treat coughs and constipation , as a antiseptic.

  • Properties

Plums present laxative properties (because they contain sorbitol), which is why they are highly recommended in cases of constipation. Also regulate intestinal functions and even control diarrhea frequent.

They also contain several Vitamins (A, C, B1, B5, E), minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron, among others) and important substances as antioxidants. In addition to this, they are rich in water and fiber, which makes them ideal for any diet.

Finally, the plum juice is a excellent detoxifier, helping other ailments such as obesity, arthritis (including gout disease), rheumatism y skin conditions.

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