Uses and Effects of Peach Branches

Peach tree branches can be used as a medicinal herb, the herb named peach branch, has the use of improving heart and abdominal stabbing pain, sores and ringworm, bruises, rheumatism and paralysis pain, etc. Its effect is to detoxify and kill worms, and activate blood circulation. Peach branch, with bitter and flat medicinal properties, can enter the heart and liver meridians. It is often used in decoctions and baths. This herb is not only good at detoxifying and killing worms, but also activates blood circulation. Those who suffer from sores and ringworms can reduce their condition by rinsing and soaking in peach branch water. In addition this medicine is also effective for swelling and pain caused by bruises. In addition, rheumatism and paralysis or the presence of heart and abdominal stabbing pain, can also be used to relieve the condition of peach branches. Clinically, peach branches are often decocted with wine to treat chest paralysis (chest pain). There is no obvious toxicity, but because of its ability to invigorate blood circulation, it should not be used by pregnant women. As Chinese medicine emphasizes on evidence-based treatment, patients who need to use peach branches must be instructed by a Chinese medicine doctor.