Camu-camu - Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh

Abstract

Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh (common name camu-camu) is an Amazonian fruit shrub that produces several nutritional compounds such as essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Also, it contains several health-promoting phytochemicals with powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, due to phenolics, vitamin C, and betulinic acid. In addition, it has been shown to have hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, and antimalarial activity. Finally, it is best known for its high content of vitamin C.