Palo Cocuyo (Pouteria dictyoneura subsp. fuertesii)

What’s Included

(1) Palo Cocuyo (Pouteria dictyoneura subsp. fuertesii.) stick (organic & non-gmo) (length: approx. 5-6 inches)

Origin: Florida (fair trade, ethically & sustainably harvested from a family farm)

Synonyms

Paralabatia fuertesii Urb., Pouteria dictyoneura var. fuertesii (Urb.) Baehni

Common Names

Vigueta peluda (Cuba), Nkunia Ntoka (Kongo), Ofuntana (Lukumi)

Family

Sapotaceae

Botanical description

Pouteria dictyoneura subsp. fuertesii. is a flowering shrub or tree, either deciduous or evergreen, with milky sap. Its simple leaves grow alternately or in clusters on short shoots, sometimes featuring small stipules. The leaf stalk has a winged edge forming a subtle groove, and the leaf margins are smooth with a pinnate vein pattern. Flowers appear singly or in clusters from the leaf axils or older branches, adding delicate beauty to the plant’s refined structure.

Taste: Sweet

Qualities: Light

Energetics: Cooling

Effect After Digestion: Sweet

Cultural Note

Spiritually, Palo Cocuyo is used to control the forces of nature.

Pouteria dictyoneura subsp. fuertesii is a trusted remedy in traditional medicine, known for its ability to heal wounds and ulcers, soothe itching and dandruff, and relieve fatigue and muscle pain. Studies have show this plant to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal benefits, making it an essential addition to your natural wellness routine.