Palo Mulato (Gumbo Limbo) | Skin Healing & Anti-Inflammatory Aid

The Remedy:

Palo Mulato (Bursera simaruba)—also known as Gumbo Limbo, Copperwood, Árbol Indio, Árbol del Chicle, and Tourist Tree—is a traditional Caribbean and Central American healing tree renowned for its powerful skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Rich in resins, tannins, cooling compounds, and antimicrobial constituents, Palo Mulato helps calm irritation, reduce swelling, and support tissue repair.

Commonly used to ease rashes, burns, insect bites, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, skin infections, and general inflammation, Palo Mulato also supports joint comfort, detoxification, and overall body cooling. It is often used in washes, poultices, teas, and topical applications for rapid relief and skin restoration.

Enjoyed as a tea, decoction, poultice, or infused oil, Palo Mulato provides grounding botanical support for irritated or inflamed skin.

Available Forms: Bark

Pairs Well With:
• Calendula – skin healing & soothing
• Aloe Vera – burns, cooling & epithelial repair
• Plantain Leaf – wound healing & itch relief
• Chamomile – anti-inflammatory & calming
• Burdock Root – blood purification & skin wellness