📩 Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

Traditional Herbs from Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

medicine for itching and syphilis

• Prepare 1 kg of red pineapple, 1 kg of red/black sugar cane, 300 g of turmeric, 20 peppers, 250 g of rock sugar, 15 g of camphor for medicine.
• Squeeze the sugar cane and pineapple. Grind all the ingredients until evenly mixed. Strain, drink 2 times a day.

What is Ananas comosus var. bracteatus Looks like??

Parts of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus that could be used

• Leaves
• Fruits

Ananas comosus var. bracteatus Distribution

Originates from South America and was distributed during Columbus' voyage to Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Currently, it is also spread throughout tropical and subtropical areas. Red pineapples are generally grown as ornamental plants and traditional medicinal plants, and have fibers that can be used to make cloth. The fruit is edible but less fleshy.
Agroecology of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus
This plant grows in low to highlands. Likes environmental conditions with low humidity and direct sunlight or partial shade.
Morphology of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

• The leaves are long, stiff, linear and curved like a ribbon. The middle part is green, the edges of the leaves are reddish cream. The edges of the leaves are sharp spikes (sharply serrated).
• Flowers grow upright, spiny with pale violet color which has a red bias and pink.
• The fruit is red, small to medium in size, has thick skin. The flesh of this fruit is yellowish white, contains a lot of water, is fragrant, tastes sweet and sour, and has no seeds.

Cultivation of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

• Red pineapple can be cultivated by cuttings or using crowns (vegetative propagation).
• Harvesting is done approximately 1 year after planting.

Ananas comosus var. bracteatus, more details :

Chemical Content of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus
Bromelain, citric acid, malic acid, lignin, flavonoids, phenolic acid, cetechin, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, ferulic acid, β-carotene, coumaric acid.
Benefits of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus
Prevents coughs, flu and fever, lowers blood pressure, reduces weight, strengthens bones, makes gums healthy, cures itching and syphilis.
Simplisia of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

• Wash the fruit until clean then peel the skin and spines. Cut the pineapple flesh into pieces.
• The fruit pieces are then dried by airing at room temperature and away from direct sunlight or in an oven at 40\u02daC for several days , until the moisture content is 10%.
• Store dry ingredients in clean or airtight containers.

Another Facts for Ananas comosus var. bracteatus :

Synonym of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus
Ananas bracteatus (Lindl.) Schult. & Schult.f., Ananas bracteatus var. albus L.B.Sm., Ananas bracteatus var. rudis Bertoni
Habitus of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus
Herb. Annual herb, up to 1 m high
Habitat of Ananas comosus var. bracteatus

• Mainland