Quandong (Native Peach)
fruit
Native peach may refer to flowering plants not in the rose family (Rosaceae), which includes actual peaches:Santalum acuminatum, also known as desert quandong Trema tomentosa var. viridus, also known as peach-leaved poison bush
Conditions addressed
How to use
- Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
- Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.
Interactions & contraindications
May affect immune activity
Watch for: Immunosuppressants (for transplant or autoimmune conditions)
Immune-stimulating herbs can work against immunosuppressive therapy.
May have a diuretic effect
Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium
Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.
May have a stimulant effect
Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)
Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.