Peach seeds, also known as Tao Ren in Pinyin, are clearly the kernel of peach pits. So, what do peach seeds look like? As a matter of fact, they not only look like almonds, but also taste like almonds. As a result, many people often get them mixed up and think they are the same thing. Of course they are not. And just like almond, it is also edible and has long been loved and eaten since ancient times, thanks to its special taste and flavor. In view of its great contribution on health benefits and high nutritional value, it is also listed as one of top 10 precious healthy foods by holistic diet regimen experts. As one of frequently-used Chinese herbs, it is suitable for general population, especially patients who suffer from high blood sugar or Diabetes. As you can see now, what we are going to talk about next is its medicinal uses, instead of how to germinate and plant a peach seed, or something like it.

When used as a Chinese medicine, it mainly refers to the ripe seeds of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch or Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch. Both of them are plants belonging to the family Rosaceae. Other common names of this herb include seeds of peach, Semen Persicae, Peach Kernel, Semen Pruni Persicae, peach tree seeds, peach pits, peach fruit seeds, and the like. Prunus persica seeds are produced all over China and most of them are cultivated; Prunus davidiana seeds mainly grow wild in provinces of Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Sichuan, and Yunnan. They are usually picked from June to July when the fruits are ripe. The following steps are to remove the flesh and pit shell, take the seeds, peel them, and dry in the sun. Medicinally it is normally used raw or fried.

PEACH SEEDS BENEFITS 
Traditional Chinese medicine thinks it is of neutral nature. That's to say, as a food the ingestion of it won't let you risk suffering from internal heat. Instead, consuming peach seeds is good for you no matter you are of cold or heat habitus since it plays a certain restrain dilution role.

Peach Seeds

The most valued healing properties of peach seed in TCM are its effect of promoting blood circulation. Given the fact of backward medical technology in ancient times, dietary therapy or herbs was one of the few available ways that could count on once people suffered from stagnant movement of Qi and blood. And peach seed nut is that one commonly used medically to invigorate the circulation of blood. It is said that it was once so expensive and rare that few people then could afford it. Likewise, it can be applied to treat scarce menstrual flow or even absence of menstruation in women.

Besides, it is also a good aperient since it contains certain of fatty oil, which can help obstructed bowel or indigestion. Eating peach seeds on daily basis can lubricate the intestine, keep the intestine smooth, and improve bowel function. It is worth noting that obstructed bowel is very likely to cause the proliferation of bacteria, and thus lead to intestinal inflammation. That's to say, appropriate consumption of it is beneficial to intestinal discharge of waste, prevention of intestinal inflammation, and even the treatment of intestinal inflammation.

MODERN PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS 
1) Its extracting solution can significantly increase cerebral blood flow, enhance the blood flow in canine femoral arteries, reduce vascular resistance, and improve the hemodynamics;
2) Peach seed extract can improve the animal’s liver surface microcirculation and promote bile secretion;
3) It can obviously prolong the bleeding and clotting time in mice;
4) Its decoction can promote fibrosis and in vitro inhibit thrombosis;
5) It contains 5% fat oil, which can lubricate the intestine and then help defecation;
6) It can promote the uterine contractions and bleeding in woman who has been delivered of a child for the first time;
7) Its decoction and extract have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-allergic effects;
8) Amygdalin contained has antitussive, anti-asthma, and anti-liver fibrosis effects.