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ACEROLA(Malpighia-glabra)
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.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Acerola is rich in Vitamin C as well as carotene, thiamine, riboflavin,
niacin, proteins, and mineral salts, principally iron, calcium, and
phosphorus. Acerola has been used as a remedy against flus and colds,
pulmonary disturbances, liver ailments and irregularities with the gall
bladder. Used in heavy doses it has beneficial effects on viral hepatitis,
varicella as well as poliomyelitis. Acerola is rich in anti-oxidant
activity which may be due in part to its high Vitamin C content.
INDICATIONS :
The utilization is primarily in conjunction with the Vitamin C content and
free-radical scavenging abilities.
TOXICITY, CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS:
No known toxicity.
