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Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)

Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)

Crescentia cujete L.

Diabetes

tree Height: 6-12m Leaves: alternate, simple leaves (1) Flowers: yellow or light-green, with purple streak bell-shaped flowers (1,2) Fruits: green, large, round/globule fruits (1), with its shell enclosed a white pulp (2)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Arthritis. Preparation: Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate.. Part used: Juice | Diabetes. Preparation: Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate.. Part used: Juice | UTI. Preparation: Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate.. Part used: Juice

Preparation

Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate. | Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate. | Scrape and squeeze the fruit pulp, filter, simmer, let it cool, transfer in a glass container and refrigerate.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated as ornamental

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

Additional Images

Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)
Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)
Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Crescentia cujete L.
Local Name
Calabash or Gourd Tree (Engl.), Miracle Fruit (Engl.)
Family
Bignoniaceae
Category
Diabetes
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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