Camu Camu Herbal Information

NAME
Camu Camu

LATIN NAME
Mycaria dubia

ALSO KNOWN AS
Rumberry

ORIGIN
Amazon rain forest

PARTS USED
Fruit

TRADITIONAL HERBAL USES AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF CAMU CAMU
Camu Camu from Peru is made from berries from the Peruvian Rainforest, wild crafted and then prepared into powder, this ensures the phyto-nutrient content is left intact. Camu Camu is a pink powder and thought to be one of the richest natural sources of Vit C on the planet, it is an anti-oxidant, with a high source of minerals and vitamins, such as:
Iron
Niacin
Phosphorous
Potassium
Riboflavin
Beta-carotene
Amino acids.

Camu Camu is known to be a valuable healer for many symptoms of illness, including asthma, colds, edema, gingivitis (periodontal disease), glaucoma, hepatitis, infertility, migraine, osteoarthritis and Parkinson's disease.

Camu Camu has also gained a reputation for alleviating depression and helping the process of weaning people off pharmaceutical antidepressants. It has also gained popularity for use in cosmetic products, especially shampoo and conditioners, as it is said to revitalise and strengthen hair.

FOLKLORE AND HISTORY OF CAMU CAMU

Camu-camu has never been documented as a traditional herbal remedy for any condition in the Amazon region. In fact, it was not widely eaten as a fruit by the indigenous people, due to its sour, acidic taste. In recent years, the fruits have become popular in Iquitos, Peru, where they are made into drinks and ice creams.

CONSTITUENTS
amino acids serine, valine, and leucine,

TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Powder 1/2 -2 grams per day.
(Or as directed by a herbal practitioner)

PRECAUTIONS
None documented.

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