Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

In some parts of Jamaica akee leaves are boiled to make a 'rub' for pains. In the Gold Coast of Africa the bark is ground up with Capsicum to rub on the body as a stimulant. It is also said that in Jamaica tea made with the leaves is used for colds.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

The use of the leaves of akee to prepare a cold remedy is confirmed. The tea with salt added is used as a mouthwash for incipient pyorrheoa.

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Origin:
Nigeria
Part used
leaves,fruits,bark
Medicinal uses
Malaria

1) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 25.

2) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts III & IV. – p. 67.

3) Abd El-Ghani1, Monier M./ Traditional medicinal plants of Nigeria: an overview: Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2016, 7(5): 220-247. - p. 239.