Tropical almond popularly called “fruit” tree and also known as Indian almond tree or umbrella tree is very medicinal. Scientifically it is called Terminalia catappa.
Its great utility of providing shade is well acknowledged, hence the appellation, “umbrella” tree is most descriptive of one of its environmental functions.
The leaves, bark and fruit of umbrella tree are used in different traditional medicines in different places all over the world for various health purposes.
📍 The nut inside the kernel is rated among the most healthy and nutritious nuts in the world .
📍 The nut has APHRODISIAC activity (it stimulates sexual urge).
📍 The nut supports the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION.
📍 The fleshy outer part of the fruit is rich in BETA CAROTENE and VITAMIN C. The red fruit variety has greater elements of these than the yellow fruit variety.
📍 The leaves of umbrella tree contain several flavonoids including Quercetin (that much-researched phytochemical noted among other actions, for its ANTIVIRAL property). Little wonder quercetin is one of the acclaimed nutritional supplements for the management of HIV/AIDS.
📍 The REDDISH LEAVES are boiled and taken for ANEMIA. More often than not, the oral administration of this singular herb decoction has saved the health of many anemic children and revitalized many adults with similar health challenges.
📍 The REDDISH LEAVES are also boiled and taken for SICKLE-CELL ANEMIA. Alcohol extraction of the leaves has ant sickling action.
📍 The FALLEN LEAVES which is BROWNISH is utilized in the treatment of LIVER disease conditions.
📍 Also, the brownish fallen leaves are boiled and ingested for FEVERISH conditions.
📍 The leaves, bark and fruit of umbrella tree play great roles in the treatment and prevention of CANCERS.
📍 The ANTI-HIV, HEPATOPROTECTIVE properties (liver regenerating effects) and ANTI-DIABETIC effects of the leaves and bark have been noted.
📍 The leaves and bark aid the treatment of FUNGAL related conditions.
📍 Herbal tea made from the leaves and bark is beneficial for overall IMMUNE SUPPORT and LIVER DETOXIFICATION.
📍 Umbrella fruit, leaves and bark possess strong ANTIOXIDANT effect.
📍 The herbal tea made from the leaves of umbrella tree have SOOTHING and RELAXING effects on the NERVOUS system. This relaxing effect can be increased by combining the leaves with those of AVOCADO.
Please note that herbal medicines are best prescribed by trained and licensed medical herbalists or naturopaths
