{"id":10043,"date":"2026-09-21T13:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/birne-pyrus-communis\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:03:21","slug":"birne-pyrus-communis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/birne-pyrus-communis\/","title":{"rendered":"pear (Pyrus communis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">pear (Pyrus communis)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Pyrus communis<small>Rose family (Rosaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The fruit<small>with shell most valuable<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, juicy, low in acidity<small>the mildest fruit in the fruit bowl<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Caucasus, Western Asia<small>since antiquity in culture<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Dietary fiber and sorbitol<small>gentle on the stomach and intestines<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">August to November<small>then from the camp<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The pear is the mildest fruit in the basket: low in acid, high in juice, and rich in fiber. This makes it good for sensitive stomachs \u2013 and thanks to its sorbitol content, it&#039;s a gentle remedy for constipation. In traditional Chinese medicine, steamed pears are a classic treatment for dry coughs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The fruit of the gods and the gardens<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lebensmittel-birne.jpg\" alt=\"Zwei gr\u00fcne Birnen auf einem Holztisch\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Homer described pear trees in Alcinous&#039; garden - even then a sign of wealth and gardening expertise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The cultivated pear is descended from wild pears from the Caucasus and Western Asia. The Greeks and Romans knew dozens of varieties; in the Baroque period, the pear was the noble dessert fruit of the nobility, and French gardeners bred the meltingly tender butter pears, whose name &quot;Beurr\u00e9&quot; is still used today.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, pears were long as important as apples. Many old varieties now only grow in traditional orchards; Conference, Williams Christ, and Abate Fetel dominate the market. Pears don&#039;t fully ripen on the tree\u2014they are harvested firm and become soft and aromatic at room temperature.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the pear does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">A medium-sized pear yields approximately 5 to 6 g. <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong> It contains more vitamin C than most other fruits, as well as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, and polyphenols, which are found primarily in the peel. Because it contains very little acid, it is usually well tolerated by people with sensitive stomachs and heartburn.<\/p>\n<p>Pears contain a lot <strong>Fructose and sorbitol<\/strong>. This is a disadvantage for those with irritable bowel syndrome, but an advantage for those with constipation: Sorbitol draws water into the intestines and softens the stool. Pear juice and stewed pears are therefore traditional, gentle remedies for sluggish digestion \u2013 also for children.<\/p>\n<p>Large observational studies show that people who eat a lot of fruit have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Pears are not an exception, but rather a good, easily digestible everyday fruit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>5 - 6 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber in a medium-sized pear<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 2 g<\/b><span>Sorbitol per 100 g - the gentle laxative<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>very little<\/b><span>Fruit acid - gentle on the stomach<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>over 1,000<\/b><span>There are pear varieties in Europe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>That&#039;s what&#039;s in the brain<\/h2>\n<p>Pears contain water, fructose (significantly more than glucose), <strong>Sorbit<\/strong>, soluble and insoluble <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, These include pectin and lignin in the small stone cells, which give the stone its granular texture. The peel also contains potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, and polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, arbutin, and flavonols.<\/p>\n<p>Like all pome fruits, the kernels contain amygdalin - eating whole kernels is harmless.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the bulb stronger<\/h2>\n<p>The pear is sweet and mild - it loves cheese, nuts, spices and even bacon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Hearty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Beans &amp; Bacon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pears, beans and bacon - the North German classic of sweet and salty flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Blue mold &amp; Walnut<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pear, Gorgonzola, walnuts - as a salad, tart or on a cheese board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Spices<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Cinnamon, clove &amp; ginger<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Stewed pears with winter spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Peel<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The peel contains a lot of fiber and polyphenols - wash it well and leave it on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Oats &amp; Yogurt<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pear in porridge replaces sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cough<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Honey<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Steamed pear with honey - a traditional Chinese remedy for dry coughs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">compatibility<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not much at <i>Irritable bowel syndrome<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fructose and sorbitol are FODMAPs - pears are among the most common triggers of bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fructose<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Fructose malabsorption<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pears contain more fructose than glucose - they are usually poorly tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>besides other fruit<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pears are sensitive to ethylene and quickly become mealy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Maturity<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>rock hard<\/i> eat<\/div>\n<p>Allow the pears to ripen at room temperature until they yield slightly at the stem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Juice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Juice instead of fruit<\/i><\/div>\n<p>High in sugar, low in fiber - the juice has a laxative rather than a satiating effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">be careful <i>Birch pollen allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Like apples, raw pears can cause a tingling sensation in the mouth - cooked pears are usually well tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pears, beans and bacon<\/span><span class=\"w\">North German stew with green beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear Helene<\/span><span class=\"w\">Poached pear with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear and Gorgonzola salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With arugula and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stewed pear<\/span><span class=\"w\">Cinnamon as a breakfast or bland food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pear cake<\/span><span class=\"w\">With almonds or as a tart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear chutney<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ginger with cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pear puree<\/span><span class=\"w\">For babies and toddlers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear bread<\/span><span class=\"w\">Fruit bread with dried pears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With oats and cardamom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Steamed pear with honey<\/span><span class=\"w\">The Chinese cough remedy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Buy firm pears and let them ripen at room temperature. They are ripe when they yield to gentle pressure at the stem end \u2013 then refrigerate and eat soon.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Suffocated pear for a dry cough<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Pear with honey, steamed<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash a ripe pear, cut off the top and hollow out the core.<\/li>\n<li>Place a teaspoon of honey into the cavity, then replace the lid.<\/li>\n<li>Steam the pear in a bowl in a steamer basket or water bath for 30 to 40 minutes until it is soft.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon out the hot liquid, including any juice that has accumulated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A dry, scratchy cough and an irritated throat. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pears are considered moistening for the lungs; steamed pears with rock candy or honey are an old family remedy. Warmth, liquid, and honey are soothing for the throat \u2013 however, pears have not been scientifically proven to relieve coughs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One to two pears a day. No honey for infants under one year old. A cough lasting longer than three weeks, accompanied by fever or shortness of breath, requires a doctor&#039;s visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The pear (<strong>Amritaphala<\/strong>In Ayurveda, it is considered sweet, astringent, and cooling. It calms Pitta, is recommended for heat and inflammation, and can increase Vata when raw \u2013 therefore, it should be steamed with warming spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the pear (<strong>Li<\/strong>Sweet, slightly sour, and cooling. It is said to moisten the lungs, cool heat, loosen mucus, and quench thirst \u2013 the classic fruit for a dry cough and throat in autumn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome:<\/strong> Fructose and sorbitol - a common cause of flatulence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fructose malabsorption:<\/strong> usually poorly tolerated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Raw pears are often problematic for people with birch pollen allergies; cooked pears are better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toddlers:<\/strong> Pear juice has a laxative effect - but not in large quantities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honey:<\/strong> Not for infants under one year old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/apfel-malus-domestica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Apple<\/span><span class=\"d\">The brother of the pome fruit.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/bohnen-phaseolus-vulgaris\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">beans<\/span><span class=\"d\">For pears, beans and bacon.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/walnuss-juglans-regia\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">walnut<\/span><span class=\"d\">With pear and cheese.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/ceylon-zimt-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ceylon cinnamon, ground<\/span><span class=\"d\">For stewed pears.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/ingwer-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">ground ginger<\/span><span class=\"d\">For pear chutney.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/flohsamenschalen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Psyllium husks<\/span><span class=\"d\">Even more help for digestion.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Reiland H, Slavin J. <em>Systematic review of pears and health.<\/em> Nutrition Today 2015; 50(6): 301\u2013305.<\/li>\n<li>Gibson PR, Shepherd SJ. <em>Evidence-based dietary management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms: the FODMAP approach.<\/em> Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2010; 25(2): 252\u2013258.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality - a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> International Journal of Epidemiology 2017; 46(3): 1029\u20131056.<\/li>\n<li>Bensky D et al. <em>Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica.<\/em> 3rd edition, Eastland Press 2004.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Pears, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birne (Pyrus communis) Botanischer Name Pyrus communisRosengew\u00e4chse (Rosaceae) Verwendet wird Die Fruchtmit Schale am wertvollsten Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, saftig, s\u00e4urearmdie mildeste Frucht im Obstkorb Herkunft Kaukasus, Vorderasienseit der Antike in Kultur Bekannt f\u00fcr Ballaststoffe und Sorbitsanft f\u00fcr Magen und Darm Saison August bis Novemberdanach aus dem Lager Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10031,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10043","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10043\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}