Kapok

Latin Name: Ceiba
Familiy: Malvaceae

culinary use

The seed is edible when cooked or roasted. The oil from the seeds is used to make soaps.

Medicinal use

The bark, leaves and stems of kapok are used to heal wounds and treat acne. It is also used to relieve symptoms of rheumatism, intestinal diseases, toothache, burns and rashes.