Umbu

About Umbu

Umbu (Spondias tuberosa) is a herb used in the Brazilian Phytotherapy tradition to help with Immune Support, Digestive Issues, Fever, and Anemia. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.

Botanical background

Spondias tuberosa, commonly known as imbu, Portuguese pronunciation: , Brazil plum, or umbu, is native to northeast Brazil, where it grows in the Caatinga, the chaparral scrub that grows wild across dry lands of the Sertão. The round fruit is light yellow to red in colour, around 2–4 cm in size, and has a leathery shell. The flesh is soft and juicy, with a sweet taste and distinct aroma. The fruit comes from a small tree, seldom higher

Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist

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