🌳Amazonian Plant Medicine
Caimitillo
Pouteria caimito
About Caimitillo
Caimitillo (Pouteria caimito) is a herb used in the Amazonian Plant Medicine tradition to help with Diabetes, Digestive Issues, Diarrhea, and Liver Support. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Pouteria caimito, the abiu (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a tropical fruit tree originated in the Amazonian region of South America. It will grow an average of 33 feet (10 m) high, and can grow as high as 116 feet (35 m) under good conditions. Its fruits shape varies from round to oval, pointed at the distal end. When ripe, it has smooth bright yellow skin and will have one to four ovate seeds.† The inside of the fruit is...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · internalLeaves · internal