Peach Seed
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Other Names : Tao ren 桃仁, Prunus persica, Amygdalus davidiana, tonin; toin
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Special Precautions of Peach Seed
- Peach seed can contain high levels of hydrogen cyanide, a toxic compound. Although hydrogen cyanide is usually present in levels too small to cause any harm, excess amounts can cause headaches, blurred vision and heart palpitations. Therefore, very bitter seeds should be avoided.
- Peach seeds can also promote the contraction of the uterus, and should be avoided by women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
- In addition, patients with loose stools or diarrhea should not consume peach seed or peach seed extracts.
Benefits and uses of Peach Seed are
Peach seed is considered to have bitter, sweet and neutral properties, and is affiliated with the Heart, Large Intestine, Liver and Lung channels. In traditional Chinese medicine principles, it invigorates the blood, removes stasis, and moistens the intestines.
- Peach pit is used to treat a variety of conditions related to the blood, such as amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea.
- An extract found in peach seeds, Amygdalin (Laetrile), has been shown in some studies to effectively treat hepatosplenomegaly, a condition that causes abnormal enlargement of the liver and spleen.
- The fats and oils contained in peach seeds help moisten and lubricate the intestines, and can treat constipation.
- Peach seeds are also sometimes used to help relieve coughs.
