SAPOTA ACHRAS Mill. Naseberry: Sapodilla
rowne reports that the bark of this and several other species was known as Cortex jamaicensis and was at one time used instead of cinchoma. The leaves are said to provide a nerve tonic. They contain a little alkaloid one or more bitter principles, resins and tannic acid. The bark is reputed to contain an alkaloid 'sapotin' which, according to others, is a saponin, and various tannin compounds.
