Umeboshi, Japanese plum to detoxify and lose weight

Umeboshi is nothing more than the ume pickle, which is a Japanese plum variety that is also known as Japanese apricot. It is used in traditional oriental medicine as a remedy for different ailments. This fruit comes from the tree of the Rosaceae family and originates from the East.

Benefits of Japanese Plum
According to traditional Chinese medicine, recurrent intake of umeboshi plums will help detoxify the liver, lungs, and kidneys of those substances that interfere with functioning. In addition, it prevents intestinal infection and fights fatigue.

Also, its effectiveness of this fruit, since its unique content of the citric acid and the alkalinity of the salt provide detoxifying properties. In fact, it has more citric acid times than lemon juice. It even helps boost nutrients in cells and improves the absorption of them.

Some remedies
Japanese plum

For the hangover: Soak the umeboshi in hot water for five minutes. After the time drink the liquid and then eat the plum to be able to minimize the discomforts caused by the hangover.

For fatigue: eating ¼ umeboshi before breakfast every day will help prepare the stomach to digest food and provide the body with the energy needed to perform to the fullest.

To lose weight: crush a plum until puree and incorporate warm water. Then add a few drops of lemon juice and drink on an empty stomach for a month to lose weight.

For a sore throat : Wash a plum and then suck it for at least 15 minutes to lessen a sore throat .

For the stomach: eat 1/3 of prune before the meal as an appetizer to prevent nausea and minimize heartburn.

So umeboshi is more than a fruit so it would be worth to corroborate all its qualities, as long as we verify how the body reacts. What do you think? Did you know about this fruit?

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