Pineapple (anana)
Ananas comosus
Pineapple
anana
Ananas
Ananas comosus
Traditionally used
Digestion, immunity, skin, inflammation, energy, antioxidant, fever
Prepared as
Fresh pineapple juice drunk for digestion and immunity. Bromelain enzyme in fresh fruit taken with meals to aid protein digestion. Core eaten or juiced for highest bromelain concentration. Pineapple poultice applied to inflamed skin and wounds to reduce swelling. Boiled pineapple peel tea drunk for cough and sore throat. Eat fresh fruit daily, not canned, for enzyme benefit.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou dijestyon, rezistans kò a, po a, enflamasyon, fòs, antioksidan, lafyèv
Français — Digestion, immunité, peau, inflammation, énergie, antioxydant, fièvre
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