![]() ![]() ![]() So where did it get its name? The sticky mud of the Mississippi delta is sometimes called 'gumbo' and the sap of the trip is also sticky, so perhaps there is a link there. Its wood is easily carved and has been used for carving carousel animals. It can withstand hurricane winds, drought and is salt-tolerant. This tree is remarkable for its sturdiness. Its bark puts me in mind of "paper bark" trees such as the paperbark maple. Its nickname in Florida is the "tourist tree" because its reddish bark is thin and easily flakes off - similar to the sunburned skin of tourists. It is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Brazil and Venezuela. Tampa, FL is about as far north as its native range. The Gumbo-Limbo tree goes by other names too: copperwood, chaca and turpentine tree. Makes me wonder if there are other trees that are able to do this as well. The new bark of the Gumbo-Limbo tree can also do photosynthesis! For about the first year of a new limb's life its bark is green, and during this time it can do photosynthesis. PubMed PMID: 19329133.Everyone knows that a tree's leaves are responsible for photosynthesis. bark: Phytochemical investigation and quantitative analysis by tandem mass spectrometry. Phenolic compounds from Bursera simaruba Sarg. Maldini M, Montoro P, Piacente S, Pizza C. You should consult with your physician before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program and/or any of the beauty treatments. The information on this Website should not be considered as complete and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions, or their treatment. The content of this Website is for informational purposes only, is general in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and does not constitute professional advice. ![]() Always seek medical advice before consuming an herbal remedy to make sure it’ll be beneficial for you. However, in large doses, it leads to vomiting, which is why it is recommended to follow the directions that are listed on any products made from the gumbo limbo tree. Gumbo limbo is safe for use and no side effects have been reported. The bark of this tree proposes medical benefits and the arils have been eaten in large quantities by birds - a good sign that they must have some nutritional value to them.įor industrial uses, gumbo limbo has been a popular choice for building a living fence and it has been used to produce drums in Haiti. Many people refer to the gumbo limbo as the tourist tree, due to its resemblance to someone who stayed out in the sun too long. The gumbo limbo produces a dark red elliptic fruit (about ½ inch long), a favorite food of kingbirds, flycatchers and other birds. The leaves contain hexane extracts, which is proven to have anti-inflammatory properties. It drops its leaves in early spring and during dry spells. Gumbo limbo can also help treat the following ailments:Ī medicinal tea is prepared from the leaves of this tree. It was also used to deal with edema, malaria and fever and used by women to induce a miscarriage. Gumbo limbo has numerous medicinal benefits, according to tribal practitioners, as it has been used to treat digestive problems such as a stomach upset, dysentery and diarrhea. This particular tree contains compounds such as yatein, hinokinin, beta peltatin, glucopyranoside and bursehernin. Interesting enough, the Huastec Mayans even believe that the gumbo tree predicts rain by blossoming. This tree was used as a delicacy among many Maya tribes in Central America because of its healing capabilities. This auburn-colored tree produces a resin that natural healers use to treat gout. Gumbo limbo is a tree that is native to the Caribbean islands and the tropical regions of North and South America. Gumbo limbo belongs to the Burseraceae or Torchwood family and has been referred to as copperwood, chaca and simaruba. This genus consists of over 100 different plants that grow in the tropical areas of the Americas. Gumbo limbo is known botanically as Bursera simaruba, which is the most common species in the Bursera genus. As funny as this sounds, the Gumbo Limbo tree is referred to as the tourist tree because of its peeling and reddish bark resembling the skin of sunburnt sightseers! Not to be confused with the New Orleans dish, gumbo limbo proposes a variety of health benefits.įrom relieving back pains to curing urinary tract infections, it’s no wonder as to why this tree is considered the herbal Jack of all trades. ![]()
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