Peaches are a fruit enjoyed by many. But don't forget about the pit, which has medicinal qualities we can utilize.

In TCM, the peach is associated with longevity and vitality.

In Western herbalism, it is known for its heart healthy and antioxidant properties.

Peach pits may help with:

• constipation
• promotes blood circulation
• heart disease
• metabolic syndrome
• reduce the possibility of uterine fibroids

I use the folk method for making all my tinctures, which uses no measurements except sizing things up with your eyes. So I put the plant material in a jar and then fill with alcohol.

Dosages -

Dosages for children are not provided in most herbals. To determine the correct dose you need to consider the size of the child, the ailment, the power of the herb you intend to use, and the adult dosage.

Young's Rule for determining dosage uses the child's age divided by twelve plus the age. The dosage for a 4 year old: 4/12+4 = 4/16 = 1/4 of the adult dose.