Pyrus malus Provides bulk and aids digestion. Peeled and grated apple is excellent for illnesses involving diarrhea. A fasting diet of one or two days with only grated apple allowed is effective. Unripe apples are better for this than ripe ones.
Whole apples are a mild laxative.
Apple peels can be dried and made into a tea that is recommended for rheumatic illness. The seeds contain vitamin B17 and are poisonous when eaten alone in large quantities. Apple wine is an ancient cure-all. Use only wine that is at least two years old.