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