The pear tree originates from the Caucasus region, with other species coming from Central Asia, the Mediterranean and North Africa. They likely reached Europe via Greece in ancient times, and by the turn of the era, about 35 varieties were known. They arrived in Central Europe with the arrival of the Slavs at the turn of the first to the fifth century. From noble orchards and monastery gardens, they moved into rural gardens.

They contain vitamins C, E and B, potassium, magnesium and iron, as well as a number of trace elements. They contain fibre rich in lignin.

Pears are a natural diuretic, have anti-inflammatory effects, effectively quench thirst, lower blood pressure (they contain no sodium) and cholesterol, and thanks to their fructose content, they can also be consumed by diabetics. They support kidney function and the excretion of uric acid and nitrogenous substances. They act against putrefactive processes in the intestines and flatulence.

Pears have a sweet and slightly sour taste and a refreshing to cooling nature. They enter the lung and stomach meridians. They are excellent for heat-related illnesses, where there is thirst, dehydration of fluids and hot phlegm in the lungs.