Resina Persicae
Aliases：Táo Yóu (Peach Oil); Táo Zhī (Peach Fat); Táo Níng (Peach Coagulum); Táo Huā Lèi (Peach Blossom Tears); Táo Shù Jiāo (Peach Tree Resin).
Táo Jiāo (Peach Resin) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the resin exuded from the bark of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch or Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch., plants belonging to the Rosaceae family.
Efficacy & Actions
Harmonizes blood, relieves stranguria, and stops dysentery.
Indications
Hematocolpos (blood stasis in the uterus), urolithiasis (stranguria due to urinary stones), hematuria (stranguria with bloody urine), dysentery, abdominal pain, diabetes mellitus, and chyluria.
Modern Pharmacology
Hypoglycemic Effect: Peach resin polysaccharides delay intestinal absorption of sugar, reduce postprandial blood glucose, improve blood lipid profiles, and reduce the required dosage of antidiabetic medications. Lipid-Regulating Effect: Peach resin polysaccharides lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Immunomodulatory Effect: Peach resin polysaccharides enhance immunity, promote the growth of probiotics, regulate intestinal microbiota, and exhibit anti-infective and anti-aging effects. Antioxidant Effect: Peach resin contains natural antioxidant active substances such as phenols and flavonoids. Antitumor Effect: Peach resin polysaccharides possess antitumor activity. Protective Effect on Skin Cells: Peach resin polysaccharides alleviate the toxic damage caused by heavy metals to skin cells. Regulation of Gut Microbiota: Promotes the growth of probiotics such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, thereby improving intestinal health. Laxative Effect: Peach resin polysaccharides promote gastrointestinal motility and help relieve constipation.
Ingredients
Polysaccharides: The main component of peach resin, accounting for 80%-85%, primarily including galactose, arabinose, rhamnose, glucose, and α-glucuronic acid. Moisture: Accounts for 2%-12%. Ash: Accounts for 0.3%-4%. Protein: Accounts for 0.2%-2%. Inorganic Elements: Including calcium, potassium, magnesium, and others. Natural Antioxidant Active Substances: Including phenols, flavonoids, and others.
Usage & Dosage
Oral Administration: Decoction, 9–15 g; or prepared in pills or powder. Topical Administration: Appropriate amount, calcined while preserving the property, ground into powder for mixing and application; or decocted in water for fumigation and washing.
Contraindications
Contraindicated during pregnancy: Peach resin has “blood-breaking” properties and is prohibited for use during early pregnancy, as it may adversely affect the pregnancy. Contraindicated for allergic individuals: Individuals allergic to pollen or peaches should be aware of the risk of cross-allergy and should avoid consuming peach resin. Use with caution in cases of spleen-stomach deficiency-cold and poor digestion: Peach resin is difficult to digest and may easily cause bloating. Those with weak gastrointestinal digestion should consume it in small amounts, and it should not be taken on an empty stomach. Not suitable for use alone in cases of blood deficiency without stasis: Peach resin promotes blood circulation and resolves stasis. Using it in the absence of stasis syndrome may deplete Qi and blood.
Selected Formulas
For Painful Urolithiasis (from Gu Jin Lu Yan Fang) Take a piece of peach resin the size of a jujube. In summer, mix it with three he (approximately 300 mL) of cold water; in winter, mix it with three he of warm water. Take orally three times daily. It is said to help pass the stones; discontinue once the stones are expelled. For Hematuria (Stranguria with Blood) (from Yang’s Family Prescriptions, Peach Resin Powder) Take gypsum (Shí Gāo), Akebia stem (Mù Tōng), and peach resin (stir-fried and ground into powder), each 15 g. Grind together into a fine powder. Each time, take 6 g of the powder, add to one cup (approximately 200 mL) of water, decoct until 70% remains, and drink warm before meals. For Postpartum Dysentery with Red and White Feces, Tenesmus, and Cramping Pain (from Fu Ren Liang Fang) Take equal parts of peach resin (dried by baking), aloeswood (Chén Xiāng), and cattail pollen (Pú Huáng, stir-fried). Grind into a powder. Each time, take 6 g of the powder before meals, mixed with rice water (Mǐ Yǐn). For Thirst Due to Deficiency-Heat (from Qian Jin Fang) Take a piece of peach resin the size of a marble. Hold it in the mouth and swallow the saliva slowly. For Diabetes Mellitus (from Shanghai Common Chinese Herbal Medicine) Take 15–24 g of peach resin, 30–48 g of corn silk (Yù Mǐ Xū), and 30–48 g of lycium root (Gǒu Qǐ Gēn). Decoct in water and take orally. For Burn Sores (from Sheng Hui Fang, Pain-Relieving Powder) Take 15 g each of peach resin, pine resin (Sōng Zhī), and phellodendron bark (Huáng Bǎi). Grind together into a fine powder. Mix with pear juice and raw honey, then apply topically. For Pustules with Dark Spots and Convulsions in Critical Condition (from Xiao Er Wei Sheng Zong Wei Lun Fang, Peach Resin Decoction) Take peach resin, decoct in water, and drink the liquid. Another method: boil the resin with water to make a paste, mix with warm wine, and take orally at any time. Simple Formulation for Diabetes (from Cao Yao Yan Fang Jiao Liu Ji) Take peach resin, wash it gently with lukewarm water, and cook it in a small pot with a little salt or other seasonings (but do not add any sweeteners). Take 30–60 g each time.
Daily Consumption
Peach Resin and Snow Fungus Sweet Soup Ingredients: 15 g peach resin, appropriate amount of snow fungus (Tremella), appropriate amount of diced pear, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Preparation: Soak the peach resin overnight (for at least 12 hours) until soft and expanded. Remove any impurities and break into small pieces. Soak the snow fungus until rehydrated, then tear into small florets. Place both ingredients in a pot with water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add the diced pear and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add rock sugar and cook until completely dissolved. Efficacy: Promotes bowel movements and replenishes fluids. Stewed Peach Resin in Papaya Ingredients: 10 g peach resin, half a papaya, a pinch of rock sugar. Preparation: Soak the peach resin overnight until soft. Remove impurities and break into small pieces. Steam the peach resin in a double boiler for 30 minutes. Halve the papaya and remove the seeds. Pour the steamed peach resin into the papaya halves, add rock sugar, and steam for another 20 minutes. Efficacy: A nourishing dessert. Peach Resin and Job’s Tears Seed Congee Ingredients: Appropriate amounts of peach resin and Job’s tears seeds (Gleditsia sinensis seeds), 3-6 red dates. Preparation: Soak the peach resin and Job’s tears seeds separately overnight (over 8 hours). Rinse well. Place them in a clay pot with the red dates and add water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Efficacy: Boosts immunity and exhibits anti-tumor properties. Stewed Peach Resin with Red Dates and Rock Sugar Ingredients: Appropriate amount of peach resin, several red dates, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Preparation: Soak the peach resin overnight and remove impurities. Slice the red dates. Stew the red dates with the peach resin for 40 minutes, then add rock sugar and simmer for another 10 minutes. Efficacy: An everyday dessert. Coconut Milk Stewed Peach Resin Ingredients: 50 g peach resin, 2 snow fungus (Tremella), 30 g lily bulb, several goji berries, 250 ml coconut milk, 250 ml fresh milk, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Preparation: Soak the peach resin, snow fungus, and lily bulb for 1-2 hours and remove any impurities. Place them in a stewing pot with warm water and rock sugar. Simmer slowly for 2 hours. Then pour in the coconut milk and fresh milk, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Efficacy: Nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
Medicinal Parts
The resin exuded from the bark of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch or Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch., plants belonging to the Rosaceae family.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. This product contains polysaccharide components and is prone to moisture and mold. It should be stored in a sealed container, protected from moisture, mold, and insects.