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cupuacu

Cupuaçu

Theobroma grandiflorum

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Moisturizing. Emollient. Nourishing. Skin repairing. Firming. Anti-aging. Anti-inflammatory. Wound healing.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Amazon

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Hypertension, bronchial disorders, fever, malaria and snake bites, as well as for fatigue, complications during pregnancy and inflammations. Its topical use focuses on the treatment of wounds, burns and dry skin.

Curiosities

Curiosities

In the Amazon region, these seeds are considered as true cocoa. 45% of white and aromatic fat, which can be digested by humans, is obtained from these seeds.

Provital products

Provital products