Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Spanish-lime

Plant

Family

Soapberry family (Sapindaceae)

English

Spanish-lime, Canepa, Chenet, Genip, Genipe, Ginepa, Guinep, Honey berry, Limoncillo, Mamon, Mamoncillo, Pitomba, Quenepa

Latin

Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Melicocca bijuga L., Melicoccus bijugatus, Melicoccus bijugatas JACQ.

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

After seizures, Anti-asthmatic, Antifebrile, Antipyretic, asthma, Diaphoresis, failing memory, failing of memory, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Forgetfulness, Perspiration, Poor memory, Pyretic, reduce fevers, relieves fevers, sweat, Sweating, Transpiration, weak memory

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 ascorbic acid, ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, fat, Fibres, iron, Lysine, Methionine, Niacin, phosphorus, protein, tannin, Tryptophan, Vitamin B2, water, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn6253

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