Pink Shower Tree

Food and health uses

• • The pungent honey-like substance found abundantly in the pods is sometimes mixed with milk and consumed as refreshment.

    • It is said to have medicinal properties and, among other things, to help fight anemia and add iron to the blood. 

  • A liquid antiseptic can be obtained from the roots and leaves.

  • The flowers are used in many household remedies.     

More information

• Wikipedia

• National Tropical Botanical Garden

• Missouri Botanical Garden