Mammee apple (Abriko)
Mammea americana
Mammee apple
Abriko
Abricot pays
Mammea americana
Traditionally used
Skin parasites, chiggers, lice, itching, fungal skin infections (external); fruit is nutritive
Prepared as
An infusion or powder of the seeds and inner bark is applied externally to the skin and scalp to kill lice, chiggers, and other parasites, and to relieve itching. The seeds are not taken internally. The ripe fruit is eaten fresh as food.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Parazit sou po, chik, pou, gratèl, chanpiyon sou po (deyò); fwi a bay nouriti
Français — Parasites de la peau, chiques, poux, démangeaisons, mycoses cutanées (externe); le fruit est nutritif
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside