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Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Exfoliating. Hair weakening. Antioxidant. Moisturizing.

Inception growing area

Central America

Traditional uses

Digestive. Regulation of intestinal transit. Antipyretic. Antihypertensive. Treatment of respiratory tract problems, arthrosis and edemas.

Curiosities

Very consumed as food. Contains papain, which is used in dentifrices.

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