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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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