Jatoba has also shown good results with acute and chronic cystitis and prostatitis.⁽¹³⁾ Many practitioners today are discovering that chronic prostatitis and cystitis problems can be fungal in natural rather than bacterial. The widespread use of antibiotics to treat these types of cases can actually kill off friendly bacteria which lives off fungi and increase the chances of a fungal problem or encourage fungal growth, even making the condition "chronic". When these types of chronic prostatitis and cystitis cases react so quickly and/or dramatically to Jatoba supplements, is it probably Jatoba's antifungal properties at work rather than it's antibacterial properties. In traditional medicine in Panama, the fruit is used to treat mouth ulcers and the leaves and wood are used for diabetes.⁽¹⁴⁾ In the United States, Jatoba is used as a natural energy tonic, respiratory ailments like asthma, laryngitis and bronchitis, as a douche for yeast infections, as a decongestant, in the treatment of hemorrhages, bursitis, bladder infections, arthritis, prostatitis, yeast and fungal infections, cystitis, as well as topically for skin fungi like athlete's foot and nail fungus.^{(15 - 17)}

The leaves Jatoba contain a group of phytochemicals called terpenes and phenolics which are responsible for protecting the leaves of the tree from leaf fungus.^{(18, 19)} These phytochemicals have been documented in several studies over the years and the anti-fungal activity of Jatoba is attributed to these chemicals found not only in the leaves but in the bark as well.^{(20 -22)} Other clinical studies have been performed on the bark, leaves and resin of Jatoba since the early 1970's which have shown that it has anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, molluscicidal, and anti-yeast activities which validifies its long history of effective uses for numerous disorders.^{(23 - 27)} In addition, a water extract of Jatoba leaves demonstrated significant hypoglycemic activity, producing a significant reduction in plasma glucose levels.⁽²⁷⁾ Jatoba bark also contains a flavonoid called astilbin, which was shown to provide antioxidant and liver protecting properties in a 1997 clinical study.^{(28, 29)}

1 "This tonic and energizer is used by lumberjacks in the Brazilian Rainforests to help them feel strong and vigorous, keep a good appetite, and stay productive. The tea is effective in respiratory ailments such as chronic cough, asthma, lung weakness, laryngitis, and bronchitis. It works well as a decongestant and has anti-fungal properties. Other uses of Jatoba include the treatment of hemorrhage, bursitis, bladder infections, yeast and fungal infections, cystitis, arthritis, and prostatitis."

2 "Jatoba helps to decongest the urinary tract and can be excellent for cystitis, and bladder and prostate infections. It has been used as a system energizer, fortifier and decongestant. It has been used for treating respiratory problems." 3 "ACTIONS: Decongests urinary tract, Enhances treatment of cystitis and prostatitis, Anti-inflammatory to bladder, System fortifier. TRADITIONAL USE: Jatoba is highly regarded as a natural energy tonic. Besides being an energizer and tonic, Jatoba is used for cystitis, prostatitis and diseases of the bladder. It has been used for treating respiratory problems. It is a decongestant and fortifier for the system. MERIDIAN INDICATIONS: Reduces damp heat in Lower Burner, Disperses blood stagnation, Reduces inflammation, Clears toxic pus, Painful urination / dribbling, Pain in testicles or prostate EAV POINTS: Bladder, Bladder 65, Triple Warmer. CAUTION: If condition persists, or in case of pain or high fever, consult your health care practitioner." "Brazilian uses and Folklore: Jatoba tea is a natural tonic for the organism. According to Dr. J. Monteiro Silva, whoever drinks Jatoba tea feels". . . strong and vigorous, with a good appetite, always ready to work". Lumberjacks who work in the forests of Brazil generally take a jar of Jatoba tea or extract with them to drink during the day: it gives them energy. Besides being an energizer and tonic, Jatoba has also given very good results in cases of acute and chronic cystitis and prostatitis. When mixed with a little honey it is influential in treating respiratory problems such as bronchitis, chronic coughs and asthma. The resin of the tree is employed externally as an ointment to relieve aches and pains.Uses: For symptoms of cystitis, prostatitis, bronchitis, asthma, and chronic coughs. Tonic and energizer. Used in homeopathy as a mother tincture.
* Livro verde, p. 547." 10 "Hymenaea courbaril L. Fabaceae. "Algarrobo", "Azucar huayo". Brazilians drink the sap for cough (BDS). Reportedly useful for cystitis, hepatitis, prostatitis, and tuberculosis (RAR). Bark tea used for athlete's foot or foot fungus (BDS). "Karaja", like "Creoles" take macerated bark for diarrhea (RVM, MJP). Resin in old stumps used for tinder (MJP)." "Hymenaea coubaril
Large tree of the old fallow
SFS01: Secondary food source: fruit/seed edible
HHI22: Household Items: pottery slip from resin
HHI31 Household items: trunk of tree used as trough or receptacle for processing manioc meal
FUE01: Fuel Sources: good firewood
FUE03: Fuel Sources: resin/latex used for incandescense
MED10: Medicinal uses: vermifuge
MED24: Medicinal uses: applied to wounded or sore eyes
MED34: Medicinal uses: taken orally to stop excessive menstrual discharge" 21 "LEGUMINOSAE
Hymenaea Linnaeus
Hymenaea has two dozen species of tall unarmed, resiniferous trees distributed in tropical parts of South America, Mexico and Cuba; the centre of speciation lies in the Amazon. Some yield excellent varnish resins. One, H. courbaril, has a yellowish or orange-colored resinous gum, collected in lumps at the base of the tree or by wounding the bark; it is employed as incense in churches and in the manufacture of varnishes. Terpenes and phenolics are responsible for the inhibition of growth of leaf fungus on these plants. (Arrhenius, 1983).
REFERENCES:
Arrhenius, S. P., C. E. Foster et al., Phytochemistry 22 (1983) 471."