Spondias mombin

Occurrence

This species is autochthonous of tropical America.

Nutritional use

The fruit is eaten raw or used for preserves, beverages and syrups. The fruits are also used to feed cattle, but many other wild animals, such as monkeys, cats, deer, and iguanas like to eat them.

The flower clusters are eaten as a vegetable. The roots are rich in liquid and were used by the indigenous people to quench thirst.

Medicinal use

The extract of the boiled leaves is used as a gargle for sore throat.

Decoctions are applied as a bath for sores and bacterial infections of the skin. The decoction as a drink is used for colds, against diarrhea, and fever. A decoction is also applied to clean wounds. A bath in the concoction helps against gout.

The bark was used by indigenous people to prevent and treat excessive bleeding during menstruation. Favors wound healing.

The roots and leaves are applied to cure fever, and colds, or to clean wounds.

"Spondias mombin" by Andres Hernandez S. is licensed under CC BY 2.0