Tag: Cassava

There are two types of cassava, the bitter and the sweet. Both are widely used and are edible. Cassava leaves can be steamed and eaten as a vegetable. Medicinal and other uses: a. Freshly cut cassava can be applied to snakebites, boils and external ulcers to promote healing. b. It can also be grated and applied as a poultice for eczema and abscesses. c. The fresh leave applied to the head will relieve headaches.   Credit: LMH Dictionary of Jamaican Herbs L. mike Henry/k.Sean Harris