Also known as Sapote, the sapodillas calorie-rich soft, easily digestible pulp composes of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalizes the body instantly. Indeed, it is a vital source of vitamins, minerals and health benefiting anti-oxidant, tannins.
Also known as nispero or chico sapote, this member of the Sapotaceae family is native to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Central America. Distribution of the fruit and trees began before Columbus discovered the New World, and now they can be found across the globe.
- Diarrhea:
It is prepared by boiling the young fruits and the decoction is taken to stop diarrhea.
- Cough and Colds:
A decoction of the yellowed leaves is drunk as a remedy for coughs, colds and diarrhea.
- Kidney and Bladder Stones:
A liquid extracted from crushed seeds is used as diuretic and is found to be effective in removing kidney and bladder stones.
- Stings and Bites:
A paste made from the seeds is useful for treating venomous stings and bites.
- Blood Pressure:
A combined decoction of sapodilla and chayote leaves is sweetened and taken daily to lower blood pressure.
- Sedative:
A fluid extract from the crushed seeds is used as a sedative.
