Skin Wound Infection
A skin wound infection occurs when germs enter a cut or injury, causing redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and sometimes pus around the wound.
Other Treatment Steps:
🌿 Prepare a decoction of the bark or crush fresh leaves.
💧 Apply the decoction (wash) or the crushed leaves (poultice) directly to **minor wounds.
🌱 This is believed to disinfect the wound and promote healing.
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your **healthcare provider** before use.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
- Usually found in farms, backyards, and lowland areas where it is planted for its cacao beans used in making tablea and chocolate.
- Classification: Native