Plum

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Plum

Prunus domestica

Varieties: Stanley, Methley

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Sign

Scorpio

House

Element

Water

Modality

Fixed

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Vata; balances Pitta

Rasa / Taste

Sweet; Sour; Astringent

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Nutritive, laxative (esp. dried), antioxidant; deep gut-mover

Helps With

Constipation Sluggish digestion

Why This Plant

"The deep-purple stone fruit of Scorpio's intensity — rich, dark, and transformative. The plum (and its dried prune) teaches the medicine of release and renewal through the depths."

Cultivation

Hardy; some self-fertile; full sun; prune for open center.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Fruit safe. Pits contain amygdalin — do not eat.

Save the seed of the plant that helped you — next year it helps your neighbor.