Hidden Tree Offers Dual Benefits as Food and Medicine
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Earth.com
Hymenaea courbaril, a tropical tree native to Latin America, has significant potential as both a food source and medicine, with its pulp, seeds, and bark containing valuable nutrients, antioxidants, and medicinal compounds. Its seed gum can be used as a natural thickener in food products, and traditional uses suggest health benefits, though more research is needed to confirm medicinal claims.