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| ACAI TINCTURE (tinctura EUTERPE OLERACEA) from AMAZON HERBS® |
OverviewAcai palm tree produces small deep purple-black berries in bunches. The round fruit (10% fruit pulp and 90% inedible nut) is edible and the pulp is used in wines, liqueurs, as a flavoring agent, colorant and as a juice. The berries are considered to be one of the most nutritious fruits of the Amazon Rainforest and an excellent source of stamina and energy. However; this comes not so much from the sugar, as well from the Omega 6 and 9 fats in the phyto-chemicals. Since Acai berries are high in fiber, they are good for improving digestion. The fruit pulp, with a deep purple coloration that makes it a rich source of polyphenols*, is used in manufacturing the tincture. Phytochemicals Polyphenolics, anthocyanins (mainly cyanidin-3 glycoside) and antioxidant capacity (AOX). Acai fruit contains essential fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) plus oleic acid (Omega-9) which are good for lowering Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels. 
The berries contain also high levels of calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E and phosporous; high concentrations of polyphenols make it an excellent antioxidant.Acai berries also contain Amino acids (tryptophan, theorine, leucine, lysine, praline and others). Photosterols such as beta sitosterol. Pharmacology Acai offers a rich source of bioactive poly-phenolics with apoptotic activity that also reduces cell proliferation in a model system for cancer. It is also effective as an antioxidant** (due to the polyphenolic compounds and the artherocyanin) for cardiovascular health, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory Anthocyanins are flavonoids found in darker fruits that possess antioxidant properties. They help to defend the body from damage caused by unstable free radical molecules. Applications Traditionally used for diabetes, fever, hepatitis, jaundice, kidney problems, liver diseases, malaria, menstrual pain, astringent, blood-cleanser; anemia, diarrhea, hemorrhages, jaundice, liver disease and ulcers. Other uses: may prevent leukemia; helps to lower cholesterol and aids the cardiovascular system. Dosage Tincture: 1 - 3 ml daily (1 – 3 full droppers) *Polyphenols: plant-chemicals that may protect against some common health problems. ** Antioxidants: substances that may protect cells against the effects of free radicals (molecules produced when the body breaks down food or by environmental exposures like tobacco and radiation). Free radicals can damage cells, play a role in among others, heart disease and cancer. Reference Acai (Euterpe pleracea) polyphenolics in their glycoside and aglycone forms induce apoptosis of HL-60 leukemia cells DEL POZO-INSFRAN, S. S. Percival, and S. T. Talcott. Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Univ. of Florida, 359 FSHN Bldg., Newell Dr., PO Box 110370, Gainesville, FL 32611-0370 Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) as an alternative oral contrast agent in MRI of the gastrointestinal system: preliminary results. Cordova-Fraga T, de Araujo DB, Sanchez TA, Elias J Jr, Carneiro AA, Brandt-Oliveira R, Sosa M, Baffa O Schauss, Alexander G. Acai (Euterpe oleracea): The Nutritional and Antioxidant-rich Amazonian Palm Tree Fruit. Sound Concepts, 2005. Lichtenthaler R, Rodrigues RB, Maia JG, Papagiannopoulos M, Fabricius H, Marx F. Total oxidant scavenging capacities of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Acai) fruits. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2005 Feb;56(1):53-64. Ronzio, RA. "Naturally occurring antioxidants" The Textbook of Natural Medicine. Second edition. Ed. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr. and Michael T. Murray. Churchill Livingstone, 1999. 831-846. The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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