15 Enchanting Facts About Plum
by Editorial Staff
If you have a personal plot, then most likely there is plum on it, but most likely not one. Still: how can you do without this tree?
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Facts About Plum
- Plum is not found in the wild. It appeared by crossing cherry plum and blackthorn about 2000 years ago. Cherry plums and blackthorns grow well wild, but plums do not.
- Home plum is considered the most popular plum in the world. This tree is up to 12 s tall with a wide-spreading crown. In spring, the tree is covered with a cloud of pale white flowers, which then turn into fruits of different shapes, sizes, and colors. It is believed that now home plum occupies 90% of all plantings of plum trees.
- Plum fruit is a source of many vitamins (A, B, C, P, PP, E, and K) and trace elements (copper, iron, iodine, zinc, potassium). Plums contain pectin, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial substances.
- Therefore, the use of plums has a very beneficial effect on health: it increases immunity, protects against the development of oncological diseases, and prolongs youth.
- Plums contain pectin and fiber. These substances bind harmful substances directly in the intestinal lumen and remove them from the body. Therefore, the use of plums normalizes blood cholesterol levels.
- Non-drying oil is made from plum seeds, which are actively used in medicine.
- Prunes are nothing more than dried plums.
- In England, Queen Elizabeth II begins the first meal with two plums, and only then goes to breakfast. What plums does the queen eat? Those that grow in her garden, at the Holyird House estate, and bear the proud name of Brompton.
- Plums are actively used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
- Of all stone fruits, plums are the richest in antioxidants and phenolic compounds. Moreover, most of them are contained in the peel, not in the pulp.
- The famous chef and part-time owner of the famous restaurant Gordon Ramsey consider plum pudding, the bestseller of his restaurant, to be the best dish in the world.
- Plum in China is a symbol of winter. And, interestingly, the five petals of the plum blossom symbolize peace, longevity, joy, prosperity, and good luck.
- Plum is used in the beauty industry. Plum can be found in many anti-aging products. The effect will be if you simply apply a mask of crushed plums on your face. It is a pity that they ripen from August to October.
- In folk medicine, not only fruits are widely used, but also, for example, plum leaves. So, compresses with crushed plum leaves have a disinfecting effect and promote the healing of wounds on the skin.
- Plums contain only 42 calories per 100 grams of product, therefore it is recommended for use by nutritionists.
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