Benefits and Side Effect of Plum Tea

Plum tea origin and production site

It refers to a tea made of plum, plum syrup, and omae (a medicinal herb made of undercooked blue plum mixed with smoke).
It is usually made by mixing plum syrup in hot or cold water.
Plum trees are a type of rose tree in the family Roses, also known as plum trees. Plums, which are fruits, are round in shape and ripen between June and July. Green plums harvested between June and early July are called green plums, while yellow plums harvested in mid-July are called yellow plums.
Plum trees are known to be native to the mountainous provinces of Sichuan and Hobuk provinces in China. Domestic production sites include Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Gwangyang-si, and Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. It is resistant to pests and can be grown without pesticides, so it is suitable as a garden water for ordinary households.

Plum Tea Efficacy

1. Recovery from fatigue
Citric acid (citric acid) in plum breaks down lactic acid in the body, reducing body fatigue and strengthening cell and vascular tubules. Also, the calcium rich in plum is used to compensate for stress-induced calcium consumption, and the apple acid in plum helps reduce fatigue by helping to absorb calcium absorption.

2. Strengthening gastrointestinal function
The sour ingredient of plum is effective for gastritis and indigestion because it promotes the secretion of digestive juices and helps the stomach function actively.

3. Sterilization Action
The picric acid component of plum has the effect of activating liver and kidney functions, which helps detoxify and excrete the body with strong sterilization effects. Therefore, it is good for people with a weak stomach, diarrhea, or immune system to eat and is effective in preventing food poisoning and upset stomach in summer.

4. Prevention of aging
Plums are rich in citric acid and various minerals, which boost hormone secretion and help improve metabolism, which is effective in skin health and aging rooms.

5. Prevention of adult diseases
Organic acids and vitamin components in plums discharge acid wastes piled up in the blood to clear and clean the blood, helping prevent adult diseases such as arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia and cancer.

Plum tea side effects

1. Plums have a strong sour taste, so if eaten by people with gastritis or esophagitis symptoms, gastric acid secretion may become active, causing heartburn or reflux.

2. Plums contain a same-sex ingredient called amygdalin, which can cause abdominal pain or food poisoning and damage teeth and bones when eaten raw or undercooked.

Note on Plum Tea

1. Plum tea is usually consumed through plum syrup, which contains a large amount of sugar and can be harmful, so drinking more than two cups a day is not recommended.

2. Plums produce ethyl carbamate, classified as carcinogen, when they meet alcohol. Therefore, when plums and alcohol are matured together, they should be aged at a low level using unblemished plums and be careful not to exceed 100 days.