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We uncovered amazing stories
of South American tribes who enjoyed glowing good health and an amazing
resistance to even the most dreaded diseases. So we looked to the Amazon Rainforest,
home to some of medicine’s most stunning pharmacological discoveries.
There we found the graviola tree, which has been cultivated in Peru
since pre-Columbian times. In fact, its fruit was often represented in
ceramics of the time. We found that local legends tell of indigenous
peoples who often utilized different parts of the graviola tree, such as
the bark, root, leaves, fruit and seeds, for medicinal use in the
treatment of diabetes, indigestion, intestinal parasites and even
certain types of cancer.
They even used graviola as a type of very mild sedative. Another rainforest nutritional treasure is the fabulous camu camu berry. Folklore tales dating back more than 700 years describe Amazonian Indian tribes used this fruit to effectively help treat infections, decrease pain, strengthen joints and even maintain longevity. Today, scientists have found that the camu camu fruit is rich in Vitamin C and contains 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than an orange or lemon. The camu camu berry is also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and various amino acids. Besides its vitamin and mineral content, the fruit is also rich in anthocyanins, amino acids, flavonoids and has very strong antioxidant activity. As our quest for nutritional knowledge continued, we turned our eyes toward the acai berry.
For centuries, the acai berry has been eaten and used for medicinal reasons by the natives of the Amazon rainforests. And, of course, we were fascinated to learn the legend of the acai. This legend tells how the palm tree that produces the acai berry was discovered accidentally by an Amazon Indian girl named Iaca, the daughter of a tribal chieftain. Facing devastating famine, this chief declared that no children would be allowed to be born into the tribe until a new food source was found. Iaca, the chief’s own daugher, was with child at the time. After her child was sacrificed, a grief-stricken Iaca ran into the forest that there discovered the acai palm bearing a wealth of bountiful dark purple fruit. Tragically, the discovery of this new food source could have saved the life of Iaca’s daughter, causing it to be called “the fruit that cries.” The tribe’s leader named the fruit acai (Iaca inverted) in honor of his daughter and his tribe once again prospered.
They even used graviola as a type of very mild sedative. Another rainforest nutritional treasure is the fabulous camu camu berry. Folklore tales dating back more than 700 years describe Amazonian Indian tribes used this fruit to effectively help treat infections, decrease pain, strengthen joints and even maintain longevity. Today, scientists have found that the camu camu fruit is rich in Vitamin C and contains 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than an orange or lemon. The camu camu berry is also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and various amino acids. Besides its vitamin and mineral content, the fruit is also rich in anthocyanins, amino acids, flavonoids and has very strong antioxidant activity. As our quest for nutritional knowledge continued, we turned our eyes toward the acai berry.
For centuries, the acai berry has been eaten and used for medicinal reasons by the natives of the Amazon rainforests. And, of course, we were fascinated to learn the legend of the acai. This legend tells how the palm tree that produces the acai berry was discovered accidentally by an Amazon Indian girl named Iaca, the daughter of a tribal chieftain. Facing devastating famine, this chief declared that no children would be allowed to be born into the tribe until a new food source was found. Iaca, the chief’s own daugher, was with child at the time. After her child was sacrificed, a grief-stricken Iaca ran into the forest that there discovered the acai palm bearing a wealth of bountiful dark purple fruit. Tragically, the discovery of this new food source could have saved the life of Iaca’s daughter, causing it to be called “the fruit that cries.” The tribe’s leader named the fruit acai (Iaca inverted) in honor of his daughter and his tribe once again prospered.
From a health standpoint, the acai berry is one of the most
nutritious and powerful foods in the world. Acai contains a remarkable
concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, as well
as valuable phytonutrients and a nearly perfect amino acid complex. Some
of the more well-known health benefits of the acai include weight
management support, increased energy and enhanced mental focus, not to
mention cardiovascular and circulatory support. Continuing our search
through the lush jungles of South America, we heard amazing stories of
how the Mapuche Indians of Chile have, for centuries, have been known
for their remarkable strength and endurance. We discovered that maqui
berries have, for many hundreds of years, been a dietary staple of the
Mapuches. According to legend, the ancient Mapuche regarded maqui as a
sacred and powerful plant and used maqui fruit as an essential part of
its medical practices. But the most exciting and legendary use of maqui
was the strength, stamina and overall good health it provided to Mapuche
warriors. The Spanish conquistadors who were repeatedly defeated by the
Mapuche tribes reportedly said that the extreme stamina and strength of
the natives came from the daily consumption of a beverage made from the
maqui berry. Our South American quest for knowledge, however, did not end
in Chile. We also found that that the ancient Incas treasured pau
d’arco as a major plant source used to promote health and immunity. In
fact, indications imply that the use of pau d’arco may actually pre-date
the Incas. We found that they Guarani and Tupi tribes called the pau
d’arco tree “tajy,” which means “to have strength and vigor.” They used
the bark not only to fashion hunting bows but also to treat a variety of
health conditions. A tonic made from the pau d’arco tree was traditionally used for good health, strength and endurance.
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