BREAD FRUIT IS USED AS A LAXATIVE

ARTOCARPUS COMMUNIS J.R. & FORST​

The bread fruit tree is a very attractive tree with large deeply incised leaf margins which are about 25 to 30 cms long. The seedless fruit makes a wonderful Indian fry or curry. It grows well in coastal areas.

Medicinal use:

• As a laxative.
• To cure boils with pus.
• For rheumatism.
• For hemia.

How to use:

• Consumption of large quantities of the cooked fruit, works as a laxative.
• The heated slices of the fruit applied over boils containing pus will take care of the problem.
• For very good results, boiled water containing the leaves should be used for baths by those suffering from rheumatism.
• The latex of the plant is applied externally in cases of hernia in children.

Parts used:
The fruit, leaves and latex.

Dose
As indicated above.