Ume, also known as sour plum, yellow child, merged Chinese plum, and dried plum, is the mature fruit of the deciduous tree Prunus mume in the Rosaceae family. It is smoked and cured with fire. Ume contains tartaric acid which can promote intestinal peristalsis, making it suitable for people with constipation. Ume also contains various organic acids that can improve liver function, making it beneficial for patients with liver disease.
【Functions and Indications】
Consolidates the lungs, astringes the intestines, generates body fluids, and expels roundworms. Used for long-term cough due to lung deficiency, heat exhaustion and thirst, chronic malaria, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, bloody stools, hematuria, menorrhagia, roundworm-induced abdominal pain, vomiting, and hookworm disease.
1. Protects the Stomach and Intestines
Ume has disinfecting properties and prevents food from putrefying in the stomach and intestines.
2. Relieves Constipation
The malic acid in ume guides an appropriate amount of water to the large intestine, forming feces and eliminating them from the body.
3. Increases Appetite
Long-term loss of appetite is a result of poor functioning of certain organs in the body, including the stomach and large intestine. After getting sick, appetite decreases as well. To recover quickly, it is necessary to eat, and one way to stimulate the appetite is to eat an ume every day.
4. Anti-Aging
To truly enjoy longevity, one should not suffer from age-related diseases. Eating ume stimulates the secretion of salivary hormones, which can prevent aging. So start eating an ume every day from today.
5. Cleanses the Blood
Modern people tend to eat refined foods such as refined grains, white bread, white noodles, refined sugar, artificial seasonings, and animal products. Consuming these foods can increase toxins in the blood, leading to poor blood circulation and the production of excess oxygen. Eating an ume every day can help cleanse the blood, normalize blood flow, and eliminate excess oxygen.
6. Stops Nausea in Pregnant Women
Many pregnant women crave sour foods and avoid oily and sweet foods, which is a natural response. When women are pregnant, their blood becomes more acidic, and the functions and energy of the stomach and liver decrease. When the body becomes acidic, calcium is lost, which can cause loose teeth in some pregnant women. Some pregnant women also experience fluctuating moods. It is recommended for pregnant women to eat an ume every day to restore balance.
7. Hangover Cure
Ume is also effective in treating bad breath and hangovers. During festive celebrations, it is inevitable to have a few extra drinks, and when waking up with a splitting headache, try drinking a cup of ume tea. Here's how to make it: Soak an ume in a cup of warm water for about 5 minutes, then add a teaspoon of tea leaves and slowly drink it.
8. Increases Energy
When the blood is purified, metabolism is enhanced, and the body naturally regains energy. The citric acid in ume helps to absorb vitamins and enzymes, prevent diseases, and eliminate fatigue.
