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Name Breadfruit Leaves
Scientific Name:
 Artocarpus Altilis
Parts Used:
Leaves
Other Names:
Brood Broom, Mapen, Pana, Chataigne, Albo Pan, Buen Pan
Properties:
Herb Image:
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Body Parts Affected:
 High Blood, Hypertension, Headache, Skin, Blood
Uses:
 Breadfruit leaves are usually boiled and taken as a treatment for diabetes. It is used to lower the blood pressure in hypertensive persons. Additionally, it is taken as a tonic. Slightly crushed leaves are put on the forehead to relieve headaches. The sap is sometimes applied to the skin to prevent the spreading of 'liver spots'(Tinea versicolor), and other contagious skin ailments because it promotes healing and restoration of the skin.
History/ Tradition:
 Captain Bligh introduced this native of the South Pacific to Jamaica in 1793. Ever since, it has been utilized by the Jamaican people both as a food and a medicine. The fruit is eaten roasted or boiled and is used in soups, salads and puddings. The blossoms or swords have been used to make an excellent preserve, and can be substituted for candied peel in baking.
Benefits:
 This is a natural remedy for diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as, headaches. Additionally, those suffering from skin ailments can gain relief by using Breadfruit Leaves.
Notes:
Other Species:
Artocarpus Incisa (incisys)
Family Name
Moraceae
Family Member:
Artocarpus Incisa (incisys)
   
   

Resources:
Natural Healing with Herbs --- Humbart Santillo, N.D. cpy.1984
Notes on Jamaica Ethnobotany --- Martha Warren Beck -- 1922
Jamaican Herbs --- Diane Robertson
Flowering Plants of Jamaica --- C.D. Adams, UWI
Wild Flowers of Jamaica --- Alex D. Hawkes, Brenda C. Sutton
Atlas of Medicinals Plants of Middle America, Bahamas to Yucatan --- Julia F. Morton
Home Health-Care Guide (Jamaican and Medicinal Herbs) --- Winston and Ethel Monroe
Dr. Winklet Gallimore / Scientific Research Councilb - Jamaica
Dr. Sylvia Mitchell / University of the West Indies --- BioTechnology Department


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