Botanical name: Euterpe oleracea Martius
Other name: Acai Extract, Acai Fruit, Acai Palm, Amazon Acai, Amazon Acai Berry, Assai, Assai Palm, Baie d’Açaï, Baie de Palmier Pinot, Cabbage Palm, Chou Palmiste, Euterpe badiocarpa, Euterpe oleracea
Acai (Euterpe oleracea), pronounced AH-sigh-EE, is a palm tree native to South America. The dark purple berries of the Acai palm are utilized in medicine. These berries are rich in antioxidants, believed to have cell-protective properties that guard against damage.
Medicinal Uses:
- Reduce swelling
- Lower blood sugar levels
- Stimulate the immune system.
