Acerola

Acerola, also known as acerola cherry, is a fruit rich in vitamin C. It also contains vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. Acerola may be used to treat or prevent scurvy as well as prevent heart disease, atherosclerosis, blood clots, and cancer. It may also be used to help fight colds and flu, pressure sores, bleeding in the eye, tooth decay, gum infections, depression, hay fever, diarrhea, dysentery, and collagen disorders. Athletes may use acerola to improve their physical endurance.