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Acai

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Açaí
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Euterpe oleracea

Description: Acai is native of the Brazilian Rainforest and grows in Central and South America. Acai is from arecaceae family. Its fruit is used as food. which is very high in anthocyanin antioxidants. Its fruit and root are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type I RatingRating

    Acai stimulates insulin secretion; balances blood sugar. Take acai root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRating

    Acai stimulates insulin secretion; balances blood sugar. Take acai root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRating

    Acai alleviates menstrual pain; alleviates symptoms. Take acai root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRating

    Acai helps to lose weight. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Alopecia Rating

    Acai stimulates hair growth. Take acai root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Arteriosclerosis Rating

    Acai increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; dilates blood vessels; reduces platelet aggregation. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiovascular disease Rating

    Acai increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; dilates blood vessels; reduces platelet aggregation. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided, doses for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Acai is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Acai is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Acai is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses for many months.

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRating

    Acai is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take acai root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hyperglycemic RatingRating

    Acai is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take acai root daily in divided doses for many months.

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRating

    Acai is a nutritional support. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRating

    Acai is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take 0.2-1.0 l of acai fruit juice or acai fruit capsules daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Scrofula Rating

    Acai alleviates symptoms. Apply acai seed oil topically on affected areas 3-5 times daily, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take acai juice or root capsules daily in divided doses for many months. Take acai juice 0.2-1.0 l daily for many months. Take acai root daily in divided doses for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems and drug interactions if used at suggested dosage. Because of its antioxidant effect use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner if you are on chemotherapy drugs.

Available Forms

Acai fruit is available in extract, capsule, juice or drink forms.

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