Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 I saved some of the leaves from my dads persimmon trees and used them for tea this last fall. I forget what Persimmon tea is for.....anybody remember??? I will gather and dry the leaves much earlier next season!!! Elaine ----- [herbal remedies] Persimmons vs apples I found this on another list and thought it was interesting.Persimmons Better For Your Heart Than an Apple Here's some dietary advice you can take to heart. A persimmon a day doesmore to reduce the risk of heart disease - the leading cause of death inthe United States - than an apple. A head-to-head comparison of the two fruits by an international group ofresearchers found persimmons contain significantly higher concentrationsof dietary fiber, minerals and phenolic compounds - all instrumental infighting atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease, heartattacks and stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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