Herbs, Plants, Trees and Roots | August, 2011

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Apple peels can be dried and made into a tea, recommended for rheumatism, regulates blood sugar in diabetes. Apples work as a laxative and aids in digestion.

Apple

SCIENTIFIC NAME:
(Pyrus malus)


The Apple trees dark brown or gray bark is scaly with some lifted edges. The trees branches are slightly wooly with thorn-like tips. Its small, ovate, scalloped leaves are evenly spaced and the underside is a lighter color, usually gray or a fuzzy white. Pinkish-white, 5 petals, fragrant spring flowers produce yellow fruit that ripens by October when they are harvested as apples.



Common Names:

Domestic Apple


Apple

Uses:

Apple peels can be dried and made into a tea, recommended for rheumatism, regulates blood sugar in diabetes. Apples work as a laxative and aids in digestion.



Applications:

Tea:
Dried apple peels boiled in water. Drink 1 to 2 cups a day. If using for a laxative drink 3 to 5 cups a day.


Warnings:

Large quantities of ingested apple seeds can be poisonous. Apples ingested in any form can act as a laxative.

With any herb, there is the risk of an allergic reaction. Small children and pregnant women should use additional caution when considering the use of herbal remedies.