Ume (:) is a fruit that comes from Prunus nume, a tree of Chinese origin (it was later brought to Japan and Korea), hence it is commonly known as Chinese plum or Japanese plum, and is obtained by leaving the plum to ferment without ripening for a period of a few months, although its fermentation can last up to almost two years. For more than 3,000 years, Umeboshi has been considered an effective medicine by Japanese Medicine and used in macrobiotics. It helps treat fever, combat digestive system conditions and other benefits.