Camu Camu
OTHER NAME(S): Araca d'agua, Araza de Agua, Cacari, Camo Camo, Camocamo, Camu-Camu, Camu-camu Negro, Guapuro Blanco, Rumberry, Myrciaria dubia, Myrciaria paraensis, Psidium dubium, Camu-camu
Overview
Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is an evergreen shrub that grows in swampy or flooded areas of the Amazon rain forest. Its fruit is very acidic and sour.
Camu camu fruit contains many nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, fatty acids, protein, potassium, and others.
People use camu camu for the common cold, fatigue, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if camu camu is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if camu camu is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if camu camu is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of camu camu might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Ueda H, Kuroiwa E, Tachibana Y, et al. Aldose reductase inhibitors from the leaves of Myrciaria dubia (H. B. & K.) McVaugh. Phytomedicine 2004;11:652-6.
- Dib Taxi CM, de Menezes HC, Santos AB, Grosso CR. Study of the microencapsulation of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) juice. J Microencapsul 2003;20:443-8.
- Justi KC, Visentainer JV, Evelazio de Souza N, Matsushita M. Nutritional composition and vitamin C stability in stored camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) pulp. Arch Latinoam Nutr 2000;50:405-8.
- Franco MR, Shibamoto T. Volatile composition of some Brazilian fruits: umbu-caja (Spondias citherea), camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia), Araca-boi (Eugenia stipitata), and Cupuacu (Theobroma grandiflorum). J Agric Food Chem 2000;48:1263-5.
- Zanatta CF, Cuevas E, Bobbio FO, et al. Determination of anthocyanins from camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) by HPLC-PDA, HPLC-MS, and NMR. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:9531-5.
- Zanatta CF, Mercadante AZ. Carotenoid composition from the Brazilian tropical fruit camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia). Food Chem 2007;101:1526-32.
- Quijano CE, Pino JA. Analysis of volatile compounds of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (HBK) Mcvaugh) fruit isolated by different methods. J Essent Oil Res 2007;19:527-33.
- Inoue T, Komoda H, Uchida T, Node K. Tropical fruit camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. J Cardiol 2008;52(2):127-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2008.06.004.
- da Silva FC, de Souza AH, Bassoli BK, et al. Myrciaria dubia juice (camu-camu) exhibits analgesic and antiedematogenic activities in mice. J Med Food. 2020 Dec 18.
- Messaoudene M, Pidgeon R, Richard C, et al. A natural polyphenol exerts antitumor activity and circumvents anti-PD-1 resistance through effects on the gut microbiota. Cancer Discov 2022;12(4):1070-87.
- Abot A, Brochot A, Pomié N, et al. Camu-camu reduces obesity and improves diabetic profiles of obese and diabetic mice: a dose-ranging study. Metabolites 2022;12(4):301.