Common Names
Acai Berry , Acai Berry, jussara, Açaí
Botanical Name
Euterpe oleracea
Family
Arecaceae
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular, Diet/weight Loss, Nutrition, South American
Properties
Antioxidant
Parts Used
Berries
Constituents
Fiber, calcium vitamins c, a and iron; amino acids, aspartic acid and glutamic acid; efa: oleic , palmitic, and linoleic acids; a high amount of beta-sitosterol, polyphenols.
Habitat
Rainforest; Amazon region of Brazil, Tropical; Central and South America.
Side Effects
It is like any other fruit and are not particularly harmful unless you over consume or are allergic to them. Eating too many acai berries can increase bleeding and blood pressure.
How to Prepare
1. Blend them with milk to make a healthy smoothie or shake.
2. Several creams use acai berry as their main ingredient. You can apply any of them to your skin to reap the benefits.
3. If fresh acai berries are not available in your country, you can go for tablets or capsules.
4. Crush the berries into a juice and top it with chia or hemp seeds for an added boost. With juicing, however, limit the portion to about ¼ cup due to the concentration of sugar.
Question?
What is the botanical name of Acai Berry
