White Zapote is a tree with dense branches and fragrant yellow green to white colored flowers. The White Zapote tree's fruit has a yellowish skin with a sweet white pulp. The species is native to Mexico and Central America and the part of the plant used medicinally are the leaves.
An infusion (tea) made out of the leaves of the White Zapote is drank and used to treat high blood pressure and insomnia.
To treat fevers leaves of the White Zapote are added to a hot bath and the person who is sick immerses herself in the bath.
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