Peach Blossom Effects and Side Effects

Peach blossom has the efficacy of activating blood circulation, inducing diuresis and laxative, and is used for treating blood stasis syndrome, edema, diarrhea and other diseases, which may damage vital energy, deplete yin and blood, or cause diarrhea after prolonged use. Peach blossom enters the heart meridian, liver meridian and large intestine meridian. It is flat in nature and bitter in taste, with the efficacy of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis (promoting blood circulation and eliminating blood stasis in the body), inducing diuresis and laxative effect, which is suitable for patients with oedema, stasis of blood, menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, stagnation or phlegm in the body (pathological products formed from impaired metabolism of fluids and liquids), dysuria (uncontrolled urination), and incompetent bowel movement. Peach blossom is good at benefiting the large intestine, and side effects such as diarrhea and loose stools may occur after taking it. There will be depletion of yin, blood and vital energy after prolonged use of peach blossom. Pregnant women, patients with bleeding tendency, and those who are allergic to peach blossom need to avoid using peach blossom. When using peach blossom as medicine, do not eat greasy and spicy food. Peach blossom needs to be used under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner’s diagnosis, and should not be used blindly.