Scientific name: Psidium myrtoides

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Brazil.

Popular names: araça-roxo, araçá-una, araçá-preto, araçá-camu-camu.

Natural occurrence: in all regions of Brazil.

Characteristics: endemic species of the Atlantic Forest, appearing mainly in hillside forests and forest edges. The fruits of this plant are purplish in color and have a sweet taste. It belongs to the genus psidium, from the same family and similar to guava.

Uses: the species is known to contain a high content of bioactive and nutraceutical compounds, directly responsible for performing essential functions for health promotion and the reduction of risk and development of diseases. Recent research has shown a potential for the essential oil of araçá-roxo to be used as a phytotherapic.


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