The legend of the jungle’s natural panacea: Camu Camu

For the communities of the Amazon rainforest, where modern medicine was not available until the 20th century, it was essential to know in depth the fruits and plants of the environment to relieve ailments. This need led them to discover Camu Camu, an Amazonian fruit which they soon began to use to treat everything as if it was a panacea. Even today, some inhabitants of the Amazon use it to deal with tooth cavities, weight loss, treat fatty liver, as a source of energy, to reduce arthritis pain and they even attribute to it a boost in their fertility.

For the communities it is simply “Blessed”. Although it is not a miraculous cure-all remedy, the truth is that its amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants make it the ideal ally to fight colds, strengthen the immune system and even extend life expectancy. Many doctors recommend the daily consumption of Camu Camu to live a healthier and longer life.