Schinus terebinthifolius
© João de Deus Medeiros

Schinus terebinthifolius

Common name:
Pink Pepper

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
raw

Berries essential oils are used in the traditional medicine as analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancerous, antifungal, antiviral, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) and wound healer. The leaves are best prepared as an infusion, and the bark decoction is used for colds, flu and other upper respiratory infections.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(164) 693
Water (g)56.9
Protein (g)2.9
Fat (g)1.54
Available carbohydrates (g)32.45
Dietary Fiber (g)4.4
Ash (g)1.78
Ca (mg)1
Fe (mg)0.54
Mg (mg)14
P (mg)10
K (mg)10
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)1.28
Vit A-RAE (mcg)0
ß-carotene (mcg)0
VitC (mg)0.45
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