Prospis juliflora is an invasive tree native to Northern South America, Central America,
and the Caribbean. It has been used as a folk remedy for catarrh, cold, diarrhea, dysentery,
excrescences, flu, hoarseness, inflammation, measles, sore throat, and in the healing of wounds.
Its antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, antitumor, and anthelminitic activities are also reported
and it contain phytochemicals such as flavonols, alkaloids, tannins, ellagic acid, glycosides,
steroids, and various phenolic compounds. It is reported to be used as feed for cattle worldwide.
Low intake of this plant doesn’t affect the health of cattle but excessive intake is harmful and can
cause nervous breakdown, weight loss, imbalance in nutrient levels, etc. and in severe cases it
can be fatal. Therefore, it should be used as feed in limited amounts.