Five Finger

Five fingers, so named for its leaves that grows in batches of five is scientifically known as Tabebuia bahamensis. It is native to the Bahamas and is also known as Dwarf Bahamian trumpet tree. The leaf is used for teas and used to make a famous traditional Bahamian concoction called “Twenty-one Gun Salute”, so named because it is believed to be a love potion that is an aphrodisiac. It is also used topically in body creams or in shampoos due to its anti-infectious properties.  The leaf contains ursolic acid which has demonstrated to be very effective as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.