Culinary uses:
Fresh consumption: Eaten directly as a fruit.
Juices and desserts: Its pulp is ideal for juices, smoothies, ice cream, and sorbets.
Traditional uses (with caution):
In some cultures, the leaves are used in infusions for colds and fever, and the bark is used as a tonic for diarrhea.
Pest control: The seeds contain compounds traditionally used as fish poison and to treat lice in parts of South America and India.
Important: Anon seeds are toxic and must not be eaten.