Star apple (pye kayimit)
Chrysophyllum cainito
Star apple
pye kayimit
Caïmitier
Chrysophyllum cainito
Traditionally used
Diabetes, hypertension, respiratory ailments, digestive issues, wounds, inflammation, cough, diarrhea, fever, fever
Prepared as
The leaves are typically prepared as a decoction by boiling 6-8 fresh leaves in 2 cups of water for 15-20 minutes until the liquid reduces by half. For diabetes management, drink 1/4 cup of the cooled tea three times daily before meals. The bark can also be prepared similarly, using a small handful of inner bark pieces boiled for 20-25 minutes, then strained and consumed as 2-3 tablespoons twice daily for diarrhea or dysentery.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Diabet, tansyon wo, maladi nan poumon ak respirasyon, pwoblèm vant ak dijestyon, maleng ak blesi, enflamasyon, tous, dyare, lafyèv, lafyèv
Français — Diabète, hypertension artérielle, affections respiratoires, troubles digestifs, plaies et blessures, inflammation, toux, diarrhée, fièvre, 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