Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota)
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Other common names: sapote, mamey colorado Scientific name: Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E. Moore & Stearn Synonyms: Calocarpum sapota (Jacq.) Merr., Calocarpum mammosum (L.) Pierre Family: Sapotaceae Relatives in same family: sapodilla, satin leaf, caimito, canistel, abiu, green sapote. Origin: Mexico and the Central American lowlands.
Distribution: Mamey sapotes have been grown or cultivated in Central America, Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies for centuries. The first recorded introduction into southern Florida was during the mid-1880s.
Importance: The mamey sapote is an important fruit in Florida (US), Mexico, Central America, and in the West Indies--including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. In the state of Florida, Cuban Americans and Central Americans have helped to establish a small but viable industry. Except for the Americas, this very attractive and excellent fruit is not well-known, probably because its short-lived seeds may have discouraged intercontinental transport in colonial times. Recently, there is increasing interest in this fruit in other countries (e.g., Australia, Israel, Philippines, Vietnam, Spain, Venezuela).
For Exposed Ulcers: Roast in fire the Mamey seed then crush or mash until it is powder then apply on affected area.
To Curl the Hair: Pick at the Mamey seed until the oil it contains comes out, then apply oil to scalp or hair area each morning until you get the desired effect.
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