The atis fruit has a scaly skin. The fruit is almost round and about 10 cm wide. It is called a 'sugar apple'. The taste of the flesh of the ripe fruit is slightly sweet and soft. The many black pips are scattered through the flesh of the atis.
* The leaves served as a purgative.
* Bark decoction is used to stop diarrhea.
* Decoction of the leaves and/or root is taken in cases of dysentery.
* Decoction of the leaves is good to cure diabetes.
* The leaves are applied to abscesses and open wounds and used to cure skin itches.
* The crushed leaves are sniffed to overcome fainting spells and hysteria,
* The mashed, ripe fruit, mixed with salt, is applied on tumors.
* Decoction of the leaves is used to aid digestive problem, and to treat colds.
* Decoction of the leaves is employed in baths to alleviate rheumatic pain
* Decoction of the leaves is used to clarify urine.
* The seeds immerse in coconut oil is a traditional treatment for head and body lice. The seed is also made into powder and can be applied on head to kill lice in hair.
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