The fruit has been used to treat haemoptysis, rheumatoid problems, and has been issued as a purgative and demulcent. Green fruits have been used as a diuretic, laxative, and stomachache. Plums are an excellent source of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant, which not only improves immunity of the body against diseases but also counters inflammation and prevents cholesterol from getting oxidized by the free radicals.
