Camu camu | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is used nutritionally as a source of vitamin C. 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
Camo Camo
Latin name
Myrciaria dubi
Common names
Camo Camo
foreign names
Myrciaria dubi
The group
Myrtaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Amazon Basin
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Myrtaceae family, the scientific name Myrciaria dubia is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruits
chemical components
Vitamin C and polyphenols
Properties and medical uses
It is used nutritionally as a source of vitamin C.
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
Concentrated doses may cause stomach upset or increase the risk of oxalate stones.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Amazon Basin
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Myrciaria dubia species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
The Amazon basin.
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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