Medicinal use: This pepper does not contain piperine, so it does not have the characteristic spicy flavor of that pepper. They have an aromatic and fresh scent reminiscent of eucalyptus or myrrh. Its nuts are used as a condiment in various dishes and can easily be combined with other spices. It is one of the most characteristic ingredients of Caribbean cuisine, it is used ground in the preparation of Mexican mole sauces and in the elaboration of curry powder.
Medicinal use: The date palm appreciated for the nutritional properties of its fruit. Its consumption dates from pre-Columbian times and it is a very important food in the Amazonian diet. The fruit of this palm tree is edible and is consumed in the form of drinks, sweets, and ice cream. For every 100 g, the pulp of the fruit contains 8.1 g of protein; 52.2 g of carbohydrates (including 44.2 g of fiber).
Medicinal use: Pachira insignis is an arboreal species of humid tropical soils. In addition to their ornamental use, the leaves, roots, and flowers of malabar nuts are used for medicinal purposes. The chemical constituents in this are alkaloids vasicin, vasicinone, vasicinol, maiontone, and ketone essential oil.
Medicinal use: Of the approximately 65 species of the genus Rollinia (family Annonaceae), only a few bear edible fruits and among the best known is the biriba. In the Amazon, the tree can flower and bear fruit throughout the year, but the fruits are more abundant from January to June. The fruit is considered analeptic and antiscorbutic. The powder from the seeds is said to be a remedy for enterocolitis. In addition, the fruit is consumed fresh and fermented to make wine in Brazil.
