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Acerola

Malpighia glabra

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Anti-aging. Free radical scavenger. Nourishing. Smoothing. Moisturizing. Wound healing. Aromatherapy.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Lesser Antilles

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Anti-inflammatory. Astringent. Liver and kidney tonic. Diuretic. Improvement of cardiac function. Wound healing.

Curiosities

Curiosities

High content in vitamin C.