Sapodilla (Pye sapoti)
Achras sapota
Sapodilla
Pye sapoti
Sapotillier
Achras sapota
Traditionally used
Diarrhea, dysentery, fever, cough, wounds, skin infections, diabetes, hypertension
Prepared as
The bark is traditionally prepared by boiling 2-3 pieces in 3 cups of water at a rolling boil for 15-20 minutes, then steeped covered for another 10 minutes to create a bitter tea for diarrhea and dysentery, taken 1/2 cup three times daily. Fresh leaves are crushed and applied directly to wounds as a poultice, or 4-5 leaves can be boiled in 2 cups water for 10 minutes to make a warm wash for skin conditions. The latex from young fruits is mixed with coconut oil and gently warmed to create a topical remedy for removing warts and treating skin infections.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Dyare, disantri, lafyèv, tous, blesi, enfeksyon po, diab, tansyon wo
Français — Diarrhée, dysenterie, fièvre, toux, plaies, infections cutanées, diabète, hypertension
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