Nutritional Benefits of Camu Camu

Nutritional Benefits of Camu Camu
by David Medansky

other countries outside of Brazil and Peru. The health benefits of camu-camu as a
traditional herbal remedy for any condition has not been documented in the Amazon
region. Camu-camu was not widely eaten by the people in the region because it has
a sour, acidic taste. It is most likely that traditional Amazonians did not consider
camu-camu as nutritionally relevant. Only recently have the health benefits of
camu-camu become more widely recognized and exploited. As such, camu-camu is
coming into large scale cultivation and distribution to the world markets. Japan
consumes the most camu-camu fruit of any country.

It is considered by many experts that camu-camu may help with the
following health related disorders:

1. mood balancing,

2. help maintain healthy eyes, skin and gums,

3. strengthen the immune system,

4. help with depression by energizing and lifting moods.

Nationally known nutritionist, Gary Null, Ph.D. and Dr. James Duke, retired chief
botanist for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and author of many botanical books ranked
Camu-Camu in the top 5 herbs with the greatest effectiveness for treating various
health effects such as atherosclerosis, painkiller, osteoarthritis, hepatitis, asthma,
colds, cataracts, infertility and depression just to name a few.

The information provided in this article is not meant to claim that any herb can
diagnose, prevent, or cure any disease and is given here for educational purposes
only. The reader should seek out a health care professional for treatment of any
illness.

About The Author

David Medansky

Camu-Camu (myrciara dubia) is a
small bushy tree in the Amazon
Rainforest of Peru and Brazil. The
camu-camu bush bears a red/purple
cherry like fruit (about the size of a
grape) which contains powerful
photochemical and bioflavonoids. The
camu-camu fruit has more natural
Vitamin C than any other known
botanical plant. In addition,
camu-camu provides a significant
source of potassium.

Despite having a wide array of health
benefits, camu-camu is virtually
unknown in the United States and

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The content on
this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your physician before using natural
remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.