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Kapok Medicinal Plants of the Climatron®
Kapok is a valuable tree in many tropical countries. It provides wood, oil, and food, and the long seed hairs are used for insulation and stuffing. Kapok bark is used in Nigeria and India to treat diabetes. Chimpanzees also eat kapok flowers and fruit. A group of chimps in Sierra Leone invented stick tools to protect their hands from the young tree’s sharp thorns. Kapok can be over 200 feet tall! Many people think it is a sacred tree because of its great size. Disclaimer: This information is intended as an introduction to medicinal plants of the Climatron®. It is for educational purposes only. The Missouri Botanical Garden makes no claims to the medicinal effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies.
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