Ackee Leaves
Ackee is popular as the culinary partner of cod fish, but the leaves of the ackee tree, grown all over Jamaica is said to be useful to make a tea for colds, flu. asthma and mucus congestion. When mixed with salt the tea is also useful as a mouthwash for the oral disease, pyorrhoea and gum problems.
What does ackee leaf tea good for?
Some people use ackee fruit to make medicine. It is used as a treatment for colds, fever, water retention (edema), and epilepsy.
What are the health benefits of ackee?
Ackee is a safe food to eat if prepared properly, and is good for you. “Ackee is an unsaturated fat, and has additional health benefits through its high protein content, being a good source of vitamins B and C, zinc, calcium and fibre,” reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
