Acai | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Foods rich in polyphenols have been studied for oxidative and metabolic markers. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Asay
Latin name
Euterpe oleracea
Common names
Asay
foreign names
Euterpe oleracea
The group
Arecaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Amazon
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Arecaceae family, the scientific name Euterpe oleracea is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruits
chemical components
Anthocyanins and polyphenols
Properties and medical uses
Foods rich in polyphenols have been studied for oxidative and metabolic markers.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Sweetened products may be high in sugar; no proven therapeutic benefits are attributed to them.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Amazon
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Euterpe oleracea are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Amazon.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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