Plant Details

• Family: Sapindaceae.
• Growth: A shrub or tree growing up to 7 meters tall, often with a rosette of leaves at the crown.
• Habitat: Found in riverine bush, Acacia thorn bush, evergreen coastal thickets, and low evergreen forests, typically at elevations from sea level to 1,000 meters.
• Fruit: Yellow-red, oval to round, about 10 mm long, with sweet, mucilaginous flesh.

Preparation and Uses

1. Medicinal Uses:
   • Roots:
     • Used to prepare medicine for stomach aches and boils.
   • Leaves:
     • Cooked and consumed as a vegetable, providing nutritional benefits.
   • General Health:
     • The plant is known for its ability to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
2. Edible Uses:
   • Fruit:
     • Eaten raw, mainly as a snack by children and travelers.
   • Leaves:
     • Cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
3. Other Uses:
   • Wood:
     • Used to make spoons, fuel, and charcoal.
   • Ornamental:
     • Often cultivated as a hedge plant.

Health Conditions Tackled

• Digestive Issues: Stomach aches and related ailments.
• Skin Conditions: Boils and other skin irritations.
• General Ailments: Fever and headaches.

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