Prunus armeniaca is a small, deciduous, edible tree whose fruit is commonly called apricot. Apricot is not ubiquitous and grows only in favorable regions, such as warm temperate regions including Korea, China, Japan, and Australia. Apricots have been used in folk medicine to soothe irritated skin, treat eye inflammation, hemorrhages, infertility, and spasm, heal vaginal infections, and remove phlegm. Apricot fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, organic acids, phenolic compounds, and carbohydrates. Apricot is considered a good source of natural anti-oxidants containing rich phytochemicals, and also fruits show a wide range of anti-microbial activities.