Peach Blossom

The Essentials

Traditional mild and gentle laxative is safer than stimulant herbs for elders.

Calming for an overheated, restless mizāj; skin-soothing topical (put on the skin) applications.

When the peach orchards of northern Iran bloom in early spring, the petals are gathered and shade-dried for use throughout the year. Classical Persian medicine considers the flower distinctly different from the fruit — softer, slightly cooler, and gently laxative. It is one of the traditional first-line remedies for stubborn constipation in elders and for restless, overheated children.