Ubos - 50g

lat. Spondias mombin
  • Country of Origin Peru
  • Type of Tea Herbal Tea
Ubos (Latin: Spondias mombin), also known as yellow mombin, hog plum or Jamaican plum, is a tropical fruit tree in the Anacardiaceae (cashew...
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Ubos (Latin: Spondias mombin), also known as yellow mombin, hog plum or Jamaican plum, is a tropical fruit tree in the Anacardiaceae (cashew family). This tree is native to Central and South America, but is also widely distributed in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Ubos is valued not only for its fruit but also for its medicinal properties, which are used in traditional medicine.

It is a massive tree that can grow up to 40 metres high. It has compound leaves, small yellow flowers and fruit that is oblong or round. It is rich in vitamins A, C and K.

In traditional medicine, the inner bark of the tree is used for healing.

Tea Preparation for Single Infusion

  • Tea Quantity 5 - 10 g
  • Water Quantity 1 l
  • Water Temperature 100 °C
  • Brewing Time Povaríme 20 - 25 minút
  • Number of Infusions 1
  • Tea Characteristic bez kofeínu

Ubos is a multi-purpose plant that offers a wealth of health benefits, especially in traditional medicine and nutrition.

The use of the herb Ubos in traditional indigenous medicine:

  • Culinary:
    • The fruit is eaten fresh, added to smoothies, jams or used to make alcoholic beverages.
    • The leaves and bark are used to make teas with medicinal properties.
  • Medicinal:
    • Bark tea: used to treat diarrhea, infections and fever.
    • Decoction of leaves: It reduces fever and relieves pain.
  • Cosmetic:
    • Fruit extracts are used in natural cosmetics for skin care.

It is not a substitute for a healthy diet or professional treatment. For health problems in the first place, see your doctor and consult your condition with experts.