Latz (Israel) on 02/03/2018
Just today I discovered Umeboshi, while searching remedies for my wife's H.Pylori, here on EC.
Many remedies are well known, and all of them are here on EC. But Umeboshi was mentioned by somebody which went unnoticed, I think. I did a search. Yes, it's true, and it's quite powerful. It also cures colon cancer, intestinal ulcers. Apparently Umeboshi concentrate is the best.
Ellamo (Trinidad, California) on 04/07/2011
Roxan (Epsom, NH USA) on 03/30/2009
Rick (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) on 02/15/2009
If you can find dried plum ( ume) extract, that is even better. These plums have been used for years for healing and to enhance health. Many japanese take a pickled plum with some tea to start their day. When available, Japanese samurai treasured it and consumed it daily also using it to purify water.
I use less than one eighth of a tsp. of the paste ( which I can find in health food stores and, wow, I have even seen it in some food markets) to enhance my morning tea.
It has an agressive flavor. It can jolt your eyes open so please be careful and dilute it before tasting it. It tastes acidic, tart, but it alkalizes the body.
Considered by many as the ultimate superfood, umeboshi plums are a food native to Japan, China, and Korea. The unique fruit has gained more widespread popularity in recent years, however, as its incredible health-promoting properties have been revealed. Umeboshi possesses a wide range of nutritional sources and offers an array of health benefits.
Umeboshi is one of the few foods that completely embody the concept of using food as medicine. This unique food source is considered a salty, sour plum from Japan; however, it actually belongs to the apricot family. In any case, the fruit is highly alkaline and contains a number of nutrients.
The fruit’s variations are just as varied as its uses. The fruit can be eaten as a whole plum or boiled and drank in tea; however, many individuals find this option a bit intense for the palate. The plum can also be made into vinegar and used in soups, stews, and casseroles or splashed on veggies, meat, or salad. The fruit is also often made into a paste that is used in sauces or as a condiment. In any of its forms, umeboshi offers the same health benefits as well as an interesting flavor. ...
