Acerola

species of plant

Acerola (Malpighia emarginata), also known as Guarani cherry, Barbados Cherry, West Indian Cherry, or Wild Crepe Myrtle is a red fruit that looks a lot like a cherry.[1] The Acerola plants are Evergreen tropical shrubs that originated in Yucatán but can be found as far north as Texas as well as in subtropical areas of Asia.

A image of unripe Acerola and Acerola flowers
A bowl of Acerola fruit

Benefits

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There Is one reported and scientifically proven benefit from consumption of Acerola fruits. One thing that is often brought up is the very high Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) content, which is proven to have a beneficial effects on skin, hair, and immune health as well as preventing Scurvy.[2]

References

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  1. Ferreira, A. B. H. (1986). Novo Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa (second ed.). Rio de Janeiro: Nova Fronteira. p. 27.
  2. "Malpighia glabra L. wild crapemyrtle". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on May 17, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-17.


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