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What will happen if you eat too many plums?

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 11:57 AM

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  • Esther Esther

    Apr 02, 2026

      nutritional analysis

      1. Promote digestion: Plums can promote the secretion of gastric acid and gastric digestive enzymes, and have the effect of increasing gastrointestinal motility. Therefore, eating plums can promote digestion and increase appetite, which can cause achlorhydria, fullness after eating, and constipation. constipate A good dietary supplement for those who have trouble getting married.

      2. Clear liver and diuretic: Fresh plum meat contains a variety of amino acids, such as glutamine, serine, amino acids, proline, etc. Raw food is helpful in treating cirrhosis and ascites.

      3. Antihypertensive, cathartic, and antitussive: Plum kernels contain amygdalin and a large amount of fatty oil. Pharmacology has confirmed that it has a significant diuretic and antihypertensive effect, can accelerate intestinal peristalsis, promote the discharge of dry stool, and also has the effect of relieving cough and eliminating phlegm.

      4. Beauty and beautification "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that plum blossoms and facial fat have a good beautifying effect. They can "remove powder and dark spots" and "make people look radiant". They are also effective in treating sweat spots and dark spots on the face.

      Consequences of excessive consumption of plums:

      Eating too many plums will make the stomach and intestines feel uncomfortable. This is the experience of many people in real life. It is also the reason why the sayings "apricots hurt people" and "people are buried under plum trees" point out the point of view that "eating too many apricots and plums is harmful". From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, you should not eat too much apricots or plums. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that apricot meat is sour, hot in nature and slightly poisonous. Overeating will damage your muscles and bones, cause old diseases, and even make you frown. hair loss , affect vision, if childbirth, pregnant women and children eat too much, they are also prone to sores and boils.

      At the same time, because fresh apricots are highly acidic, overeating will not only easily increase the acid in the stomach and cause stomach damage, but also cause Stomach disease , it is also easy to corrode teeth and induce dental caries. Not only is eating apricot meat harmful to people, but friends who love eating fresh almonds should also be vigilant: fresh almonds can be bitter or sweet, and bitter almonds contain a toxic substance called hydrocyanic acid. Excessive consumption of raw almonds can lead to poisoning or even death.

      At present, after consulting many experts, although there is no conclusive theory that "plums cause death", Professor Zhang pointed out that because plums are warm in nature, overeating can cause symptoms such as irritability, fever, hot flashes, and sweating. In particular, be sure not to eat plums with bird meat or honey. Otherwise, it can damage people's internal organs, and in severe cases, it can also cause death. It can be seen that this statement among the people is not unreasonable.

      “"Plums that do not sink in water are poisonous." If you accidentally purchase plums that are astringent or bitter and are immature, you should not eat them. For apricots, which are more harmful to people if eaten too much, 3 to 5 apricots per day is considered appropriate. At the same time, because "almonds are cooled by fire", that is, only after being fried or boiled in water can the toxic substances be removed and they can be eaten properly. For those who love to eat apricots, in addition to controlling their greedy mouth, the best policy is to eat more processed apricots, dried apricots, etc.

      Modern nutrition emphasizes that the strong acidity in fresh apricots will cause the acid in the stomach to surge and cause stomach problems. Plums are cold foods. Eating too much will cause phlegm and even fever, causing violent gastrointestinal peristalsis. People with weak spleen and stomach and gastrointestinal indigestion should eat less.

      Therefore, when peaches, plums, and apricots are in season, you should eat them in moderation and avoid overeating to harm your health.

      From the knowledge that the nutritionists above have brought us about some of the edible effects of plums and the nutritional benefits of eating plums, we all know about the uncomfortable feelings that may occur if you eat too many plums. I believe that they will help everyone learn more about plums and eat this fruit more safely.