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Traditional remedy or use:
Commonly used as a food source, fruit
was eaten raw or made into jams and
jellies. Oil from the seeds was used to
make candles, soap and grease. Black dye
was made from the leaves, and provided
decay-resistant properties to textiles
and fishing nets. Seminole Indians also
used them to make arrows and as
medicine.
Modern remedy or use:
Oil from the kernel within the fruit is
used in ointments. Caribbean countries
use the bark and leaves as an
astringent, to treat dysentery,
diarrhea, diabetes, hemorrhages, kidney
ailments.
Comments:
Fruit is edible. |
