culinary use

The color is pink, yellow and with greenish tints. Its sweetness is also medium and is widely used as an accompaniment to savory recipes in general, as well as in salads.

Medicinal use

It is considered a tonic for the liver and brain. The preparation of the fruit in infusions is used as a diuretic. The flowers prepared with sugar reduces fever. The seeds are used for dysentery, catarrh and diarrhea.

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culinary use

Chia seeds can be ground to make flour, pressed to obtain oil and can even be mixed with water and made into a drink. Flour made from these seeds can be used to make cakes or porridges. Chia seed oil can be used to make vinaigrettes for salads or sprinkled on bread.

Medicinal use

Chia is a great herbal remedy to combat high cholesterol and to prevent infections. It behaves as anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, hypotensive, cardiac tonic, antioxidant, laxative, demulcent, digestive, depurative, vitamin and remineralizing.

Other info

Nutrients: Protein, Carbs, Fiber

Origin: Central and South America

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Family: Herbaceus

Other Names: Brazilian myrtle, Pytanga

culinary use

Its fruits are eaten directly from the tree or in the form of preserves, jams, salads, fresh fruit pulp and in salads, juices, ice cream, jellies and jams. They also produce a pleasant liqueur when macerated with alcohol.

Medicinal use

It helps to improve diabetes, hypertension and gastrointestinal disorders. On the other hand, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties are also attributed to it. In addition, in recent times it has been found to have cosmetic properties, which can be of great help for the care of skin and hair.

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culinary use

Hibiscus leaves and flowers are a tasty addition to salads and vegetable dishes. The leaves can also be prepared as a garnish like spinach. The fully opened flowers give desserts and hearty dishes a fruity note.

Medicinal use

The fruit acids in Hibiscus sabdariffa may function as a laxative. Other chemicals in Hibiscus sabdariffa may lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar and fat levels, reduce swelling, and function as antibiotics

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culinary use

The seed is edible when cooked or roasted. The oil from the seeds is used to make soaps.

Medicinal use

The bark, leaves and stems of kapok are used to heal wounds and treat acne. It is also used to relieve symptoms of rheumatism, intestinal diseases, toothache, burns and rashes.

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culinary use

Pigeon peas are a very nutritious food. It provides 26% protein and is ideal when combined with chicken, pork, chicken or rice. It is an excellent source of fiber and, compared to other legumes, it does not generate as much gas in the digestive tract.

Medicinal use

Pigeon pea is reported as a preventive in dysentery, kidney diseases and blood disorders. In some countries pigeon pea extracts are used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia.

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culinary use

The fruit of soursop is extensively used in food industries for making icecream, candies, nectars, yoghurts, syrups, sherbets, canning, and for preparation of beverages.

Medicinal use

The seeds combat parasitic infections; the fruit is used for the treatment of arthritis, nervous disorders, and diarrhea; and the leaves are used to treat cystitis, headaches, insomnia, and cancer.

Other info

Nutrients: Vitamin C, Fiber and Sodium

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culinary use

Culinary uses raw. Used in drinks and all types of food. A sweeter, less sour lime.

Medicinal use

Helps the immune system and helps fight colds and indigestion

Other info

Nutriente: Vitamin C, B6 and potassium

Origin: India

Soucres

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Useful Tropical Plants

Plantas Facilísimo

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Latin Name: Artocarpus altilis

Family: Moraceae

Culinary use

Breadfruit can be used at all stages of development and prepared in many ways. The fruit and seeds can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways, for example, boiled, fried or mashed and combined with meat or saltfish. It is also used in deserts and can be preserved by candying, pickling or fermenting, or processing into flour or chips.

Medicinal use

The roots, leaves, bark and latex of the breadfruit have been used in traditional medicine to treat a wild variety of ailments, including fungal diseases, high blood pressure, broken bones, toothache, wounds and ear infections.

SOURCES

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Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Eugenia brasiliensis

Family: Myrtaceae

Other names: Grumichama

Culinary use

Brazilian cherries are eaten raw, they are also used to make jams, jellies and drinks.

Medicinal use

The bark and leaves are used as a diuretic and as a treatment for rheumatism.

SOURCES

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Useful Tropical Plants

Agroforestree Database

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