
(Theobroma cacao) or in english it is called cocoa. Kakaw is a small tree, leaves are oblong, wrinkled, yellow or purplish, seeds are numerous, embedded in whitish pulp. It is widely cultivated for its seeds. Cultivated for use in the manufacture of cacao, chocolate, cacao butter as chocolate food drink or fruit.
Folkloric uses: A warm compress of a poultice apply to affected area. cocoa butter is an excellent emollient for use to prevent chapped lips and hands. cacao butter used in the manufacture of toilet articles and cosmetics, in pharmacy used for pill coating and suppository preparation. Root decoction used as emmenagogue (promotes or stimulates menstrual flow) and ecbolic ( promotes labor by stimulating uterine constructions).