Acerola is a small tree that grows in dry areas of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Now it is widely grown in Hainan island China. Traditionally, its fruit has been used to treat diarrhea, arthritis, fevers, and kidney, heart, and liver problems.
Acerola contains 10â50 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. Other important substances found in acerola include bioflavonoids, magnesium, pantothenic acid and vitamin A.
Acerola cherriey contain more vitamin C than other fruits. One cup of acerola cherriey contain 1,644 millirams, or 2,740 percent of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin C helps you form strong collagen, skin, blood vessels and muscles,