Tag: Panama berry

According to agricultural research, the Jamaican cherry is a rapidly growing tropical tree, native to Central America and the Caribbean, that produces small, red, edible fruits. So, can I eat Jamaican cherries? The good news is that the fruit, leaves, and flowers are not only safe to consume but are also celebrated for their medicinal properties.

The aratiles tree, a fast-growing tropical species, produces small, sweet red berries that many people worldwide enjoy. While known as aratiles in the Philippines, this versatile tree and its fruit have a wide variety of other names depending on the region. This diversity in nomenclature can often lead to confusion for those new to the fruit, but each name helps tell a part of its global story.

While known as 'aratiles' in the Philippines, this sweet, cherry-like tropical fruit goes by dozens of different names around the world. Unraveling the true English name for aratiles can be confusing, as it is a single species with a variety of regional aliases derived from its native origins in Central and South America.

A 2018 review noted the potent antioxidant activity of *Muntingia calabura* fruits, commonly known as Jamaican cherries. But beyond their delicious flavor, **what are Jamaican cherries used for** in both culinary applications and traditional medicine? This article explores their versatile uses and surprising benefits.