ARTROCARPUS ALTILIS

ARTROCARPUS ALTILIS, FAM MORACEAE, FRUTA DE PAN O FRUTIPAN

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CHARACTERISTICS

It is a very leafy tree that, in adulthood, can reach a height of 21 meters. Its trunk can reach a diameter of 2 meters. It bears a single large fruit surrounded by thorns on some of its branches. It is called this because its pulp has a taste similar to bread.

USAGE

Although its fruit is the most well-known part of the tree due to its nutritional properties, it is worth noting that its trunk also possesses important medicinal properties.

MEDICINAL USES

Regarding its nutritional properties, it stands out for its richness in proteins and lipids. It also contains minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium, as well as vitamins A, B, B1, B2, B3, and C.

In the South Caribbean of Costa Rica, the fruits are consumed cooked, roasted, or toasted, either alone or accompanying other typical dishes of the region.

As for the tree, its bark is used to alleviate headaches. The yellow leaves of the tree are used to prepare a tea that seems to be effective for reducing blood pressure as well as diabetes.

 

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Es un árbol muy frondoso que en la edad adulta llega a medir 21 metros de altura. Su tronco alcanza los 2 metros de diámetro. Presenta un solo fruto grande rodeado de espinas, en algunas de sus ramas. Se le llama asi porque su pulpa tiene un sabor similar al pan.

USOS

Aunque su fruto es la parte del árbol más conocido debido a sus propiedades nutricionales, es oportuno indicar  que su tronco también posee propiedades medicinales importantes

USOS MEDICINALES

En cuanto a sus propiedades nutricionales sobresale su riqueza en proteinas y lípidos. Contiene además minerales  tales como potasio, fósforo, hierro y calcio y vitaminas como la A,B,B1,B2,B3 Y C.

En el Caribe Sur de Costa Rica los frutos se consumen cocidos, asados o tostados, solos o acompañando otros platos típicos de la zona.

En lo referente al árbol su corteza se usa para aliviar dolores de cabeza. Las hojas amarillas del árbol se utilizan para preparar un té que parece ser efectivo para la reducción de la presión arterial asi como la diabetes.

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