ACEROLA

ACEROLA
DESCRIPTION




Acerola, also known as the West Indian Cherry and Barbados Cherry, grows to a height of about 3 meters. As the fruit matures, it passes from green to yellow, and finally to the appearance of the European cherry. The fruit is rich in Vitamin C.


INDICATIONS
Acerola is used primarily for its Vitamin C content and free-radical scavenging abilities. Acerola has been used as a remedy against flu’s and colds, pulmonary disturbances, liver ailments and irregularities with the gall bladder. Used in heavy doses it has beneficial effects on viral hepatitis and varicella, as well as poliomyelitis. Acerola is rich in anti-oxidant activity, which may be due in part to its high Vitamin C content.


CHARACTERISTICS
Acerola is rich in Vitamin C as well as carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, proteins, and mineral salts, principally iron, calcium, and phosphorus.