Miracle fruit calabash tree

 

This tree has many uses such as a carrier and fruit, you can make it into medicine.

How to make the Fruit of the miracle tree or miracle fruit into medicine.

First, get the fruit

Second, split it open and take out the flesh

Third, boil it and mix it well until it turns brown.

You can drink like a juice.

Miracle fruit calabash tree (Lagenaria siceraria) offers numerous benefits, including its use in traditional medicine for treating ailments such as rheumatism, asthma, and liver issues, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Its fruit, when mature, can be dried and hollowed out to create containers, utensils, and musical instruments, making it a valuable sustainable resource. Additionally, the tree provides shade, helps prevent soil erosion, and its leaves and flowers are sometimes used as fodder for livestock. The plant is also cultivated for ornamental purposes due to its attractive foliage and unique fruit shape.

Calabash (Crescentia cujete)

Taste and Edibility: The fruit of the calabash tree is not known for any taste-altering properties. While some varieties might have a slightly sweet pulp, the fruit is not typically consumed fresh and in some cases, the fruit is not edible for humans. The seeds of a related species, Crescentia alata, are said to have a licorice-like taste and are edible.

Appearance: It's a large, round, hard-shelled fruit that grows on a tree. The fruit is so hard that it often needs a saw to be opened.

Primary Use: The hard shell of the fruit is its most common use. It is carved and dried to make containers, musical instruments (like maracas), and other crafts. The pulp has some traditional medicinal applications.