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  Functional Food Ingredients — Camu Camu, Organic Camu Camu, Wildcrafted Camu Camu
Camu camu (Mycaria dubia) is a bush that grows in fl water rivers, especially in those abandoned courses called "cochas", ecosystems of great social and economic importance for the Amazonian jungle of Peru.
Camu camu has been part of an effective protocol for a 14 year old boy who was hospitalized for 15 months at the age of eight for suicidal depression.
Camu camu is being used in a new line of cosmetics specially recommended for damaged and dull hair that include shampoos, conditioners, hair masques, hair renewal that add body and shine to hair.
www.essentiallivingfoods.com /products-functional-food-camu-camu.html   (888 words)

  
  The Challenge
Camu camu is a small tree native to wetlands of the Amazon Basin.
Camu camu fruit pulp is exported from Peru, with most of it going to Japan.
Camu camu is relatively easy to cultivate, and by six years can bring excellent returns.
www.rainforestconservation.org /articles/camu-camu.html   (401 words)

  
 Camu camu, Natural source of vitamin C, Wondrous Herbs have a range of organic and wildcrafted herbal health ...
Camu camu, Natural source of vitamin C, Wondrous Herbs have a range of organic and wildcrafted herbal health alternatives.
Wondrous Herbs Camu camu is a food-- dehydrated pulp from the Camu-Camu fruit that has a guaranteed minimum of 8500mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams.
Our Camu Camu is wild-harvested in canoes in the Amazon at high water or flooding seasons because the fruits are at their peak maturity at this time.
wondrousherbs.com /CamuCamuFacts.html   (1209 words)

  
 Camu Camu C Pure - 30 Times more Natural Vitamin C
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) - the highest recorded source of vitamin C known on the planet - comes from a bush, which is widespread in many areas of the Amazon region.
Only since the middle of the nineties Camu Camu has been cultivated by the local population also and is no longer only collected, and this not only because of its vitamin C concentration.
Camu Camu C Pure is not mixed with any synthetic vitamin C and it is free of other synthetic additives.
www.bioprophyl.biz /catalog/camu_camu.shtml   (319 words)

  
 Product Listing - Camu Camu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Camu camu is a bush, native to the South American rainforest, whose small, purplish red fruits are a rich source of antioxidants and powerful phytochemicals that support and enhance health.
Camu camu fruits contain more vitamin C than any other plant in the world from 30 to 60 times more than an orange.
Our organic camu camu powder has a delicious, tangy flavor, and can be used in juices, smoothies, or even plain drinking water.
www.livesuperfoods.com /store/agora.cgi/00064/1a   (114 words)

  
 Camus, Albert - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Camus, Albert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Camus was born in Mondovi, Algeria (then a French colony), and educated at the university of Algiers.
A possible academic career was cut short by an attack of tuberculosis, so Camus instead furthered his literary interests.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Camus,+Albert   (424 words)

  
 Dynamic Health Camu-Camu Juice, 32oz liquid, Formula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Triple filtered water, reconstituted camu camu juice, reconstituted acai juice from whole euterpe oleracea fruit, reconstituted mangosteen juice from whole fruit, blueberry juice concentrate, raspberry juice concentrate, pomegranate juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavors, and potassium sorbate as an oxidation inhibitor.
Camu Camu is a fruit native to the Amazon.
The extract is a rich source of natural, wild-crafted vitamin C and anthocyanins, providing antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties.
www.doctorstrust.com /item/DH4811-1.html   (413 words)

  
 Camu-Camu Juice Blend with Acai & Mangosteen by Dynamic Health - 32oz.
Camu Camu Juice Blend is a unique mixture of antioxidant-rich fruit juice concentrates.
Camu Camu - is grown wild in the Amazon.
Triple filtered water, reconstituted Camu Camu juice, reconstituted Acai juice from whole Euterpe Oleracea fruit, reconstituted Mangosteen juice from whole fruit, Blueberry juice concentrate, Raspberry juice concentrate, Pomegranate juice concentrate, Citric Acid, natural flavors, and Potassium Sorbate as an oxidation inhibitor.
www.911healthshop.com /camucamu.html   (286 words)

  
 Camu Camu - Nature's Answer for Fresh, Vital, and Natural Skin Care
Camu camu is a natural solution for your skin care needs, drawing from Nature's rejuvenating power in a time when environmental stress and toxins are at an all time high in their rampant, degenerative effects on the body's ability to be healthy and vibrant.
Camu camu is a bush native to the lush rainforests of South America.
The fruit of the camu camu bush, about the size of a large grape, has been used for thousands of years for a variety of natural medicinal purposes by the inhabitants of the Amazon Basin.
www.naturalskincareserum.com   (872 words)

  
 Camu Camu
Camu Camu grows mostly in flooded areas of the Amazon rainforest.
Due to its high vitamin C content, Camu Camu has become a widely used ingredient in the dietary supplements and functional foods industries.
Camu Camu thus has about 2 grams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit!
www.firstfruits.com.au /camu.htm   (235 words)

  
 Camu Camu Berry Powder Vitamin C Supplement
Camu Camu (Myrciaria Dubia) is a low-growing shrub found throughout the Amazon Rainforest, mainly in swampy or flooded areas.
However, we are now able to offer you a 100% natural camu camu berry concentrate powder standardized to 20% naturally occurring vitamin C. These camu camu berries are wildcrafted and hand-harvested by indigenous Amazon peoples during the annual flood season and are carefully selected at the optimal stage of vitamin C development.
Our camu camu concentrate is blended with pure, nutritive manioc root powder to ensure a free-flowing and stable product, avoiding the use of any potentially genetically modified material such as maltodextrin.
www.rawfoodinfo.com /catalog/sup_camucamuvitC.html   (691 words)

  
 Wolfberry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Since the early 21st century the dried fruit has begun to be sold in the West as a health food (typically under the name "Tibetan goji berry"), often accompanied by extensive claims regarding its purported health benefits.
The berry is said to contain 2500 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit, making it one of the world's richest sources of vitamin C behind the Australian billygoat plum and the South American camu camu.
Companies marketing the berries often also include the unsupported claim that a Chinese man named Li Qing Yuen, who was said to have consumed wolfberries daily, lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wolfberry   (658 words)

  
 Rain Forest Energies :: w w w . r a i n f o r e s t e n e r g i e s . c o m   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Camu Camu is a low-growing shrub found throughout the Amazon Rainforest, mainly in swampy or flooded areas.
In comparison to oranges, camu camu provides 30 times more vitamin C, 10 times more iron, 3 times more niacin, twice as much riboflavin, and 50% more phosphorus.
Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin notes in his book, Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice, that “a forest stand of camu camu is worth twice the amount to be gained from cutting down the forest and replacing it with cattle (3).
www.rainforestenergies.com /herbs.htm   (5869 words)

  
 Camu Camu - Gold Rose
Camu Camu is one of the most important native antioxidant that helps to prevent cancer, heart diseases and stress.
Because its high level of Vitamin C, Camu Camu is fundamental in the production of proteins involved in the collagen formation which is important for healthy nails, skin, hair and connective tissue.
Camu Camu contributes to de maintenance of the immune system and the circulatory system.
www.camucamu.net /en/home.html   (186 words)

  
 NPICenter.com : Truly Natural Vitamin C   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
For this reason, manufacturers and consumers alike are pleased by the greatly increased availability of the Brazilian berry, camu camu.
This powerful little berry is a viable alternative to isolated ascorbic acid for both supplement and functional food manufacturers.
Camu camu is the richest known source of vitamin C, providing 30 to 60 times more than citrus and 20 times more than amla.
www.npicenter.com /anm/anmviewer.asp?a=11148&print=yes   (79 words)

  
 Camu-Camu, Anti-Viral, Anti-Depressant Rainforest Fruit, From Whole World Botanicals
Description: Royal Camu™ comes from camu-camu, the name of a fruit that comes from a bush of the same name which grows close to the river banks in the Amazonian rain forest of South America.
The camu-camu fruit is approximately 20 milimeters in diameter and has a pruplish red skin with a yellow pulp.
ROYAL CAMU™ POWDER: In powder form, Whole World Botanicals' Royal Camu™, which is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, is available in a 100 gram jar, which equals 54 teaspoons.
www.wholeworldbotanicals.com /info_royalcamu.html   (464 words)

  
 The Synergy Company - Pure Radiance C
Although the jungle is alive with a symphony of bird and animal calls, the canoe and its passengers move silently through the water on their special journey.
After our Camu Camu berries are carefully hand harvested, they are concentrated in a proprietary process that safeguards all their naturally occurring vitamin C and bioflavonoids and other valuable co-factors.
Concentrated Camu Camu berries wildcrafted in the Amazon — proven to be the world’s richest source of vitamin C. Concentrated Amla berries wildcrafted in Himalayan valleys — the most revered and regenerative herb in Ayurvedic medicine.
www.synergy-co.com /pages/pure-radiance.html   (901 words)

  
 Camu-Camu Information
Peruvian Camu has also been part of an effective protocol for a 14 year old boy who was hospitalized for 15 months at the age of eight for suicidal depression.
In the last few months she has added two teaspoons of Peruvian Camu (divided dose on empty stomach with water) and one capsule a day (500 mg.) of Peruvian Maca to his protocol.
She reports that since adding these two herbs her son's immune function has improved--he gets sick less often, his mood is better - "it has smoothed him out" - and the combination of these two herbs have increased his ability to focus, i.e.
www.healthylifeharvest.com /product_info_pages/camu_info.htm   (962 words)

  
 Camu C Serum Skin Lotion from Amazon Herb Company
Drawing upon pristine, energetic botanicals from the Amazon Rainforest, Camu C SerumTM is carefully formulated using the vitamin C rich Camu Camu fruit.
Camu C SerumTM includes a powerful yet gentle combination of rainforest botanicals and plant-based extracts synergistically blended and unequaled in their vital nutrient concentration.
Camu C SerumTM is pH balanced, making it a wise choice for sensitive skin.
www.essentialplanet.com /Amazon/camucserum.html   (763 words)

  
 Recursos naturales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
El cultivo del camu camu en la Amazonía peruana.
El camu camu crece de manera natural en las orillas de los ríos, cochas y cursos menores de agua en la Amazonía.
El camu camu es un arbusto que alcanza hasta 4 m de altura; se ramifica desde la base formando varios tallos secundarios que a su vez ramifican en forma de vaso abierto.
www.minag.gob.pe /rrnn_camu.shtml   (575 words)

  
 Ramblers Association - Wales - News - Cerrig Camu/Stepping Stones
Ar hyd a lled Cymru mae Grwpiau'r Cerddwyr yn cynnig cyfleoedd newydd i gerdded dan gynllun y Cerrig Camu, sydd yn:
If you're interested in setting up a Cerrig Camu / Stepping Stones programme with your local Ramblers Group, see our background information briefing (Word document).
Cerrig Camu is a Ramblers promoting walking project.
www.ramblers.org.uk /wales/cerrigcamu.html   (190 words)

  
 Welcome to FreshPlaza
Tholen – During 2005 Japan turned out to be one of the most important markets for Peruvian exports.
The exports of camu camu fruit, which comes from the Amazone, has a vitamin C grade of 60 times the concentration in ascorbic acid, and it gets more popular.
Japan imports 83% of the Peruvian camu camu exports and interest for this product starts to grow in the US and the UK.
www.freshplaza.com /2006/11jan/1_pe_camucamu.htm   (70 words)

  
 Synergy Production Laboratories™ offers wildcrafted camu camu concentrate, providing a minimum of 20% vitamin C.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In fact, camu camu berries are the richest source of vitamin C in the world.
In a proprietary process, our camu camu berries are gently concentrated in a cold-liquid extraction.
Fortunately, wildcrafting camu camu berries is more profitable than clearing rainforest and grazing cattle.
www.synergyproduction.com /pages/camucamu.html   (631 words)

  
 CAMU-CAMU FROM BRAZIL
This fruit is known worldwide by pharmaceutics and cosmetic industries for being the fruit that contains the most ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the world.
Camu Camu contains vitamin C that is 20 times more concentrated than acerola and 100 times more than lemon, containing 5 grams of vitamin in every 100 grams of the fruit.
Camu Camu contains vitamin C that is 20 times more concentrated than acerola and 100 times more t
www.berlinkauf.com /detail.php?siteid=8688   (156 words)

  
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Camu C SerumTM brings you a unique balance of highly effective, skin-soluble antioxidants known to prevent and repair free radical damage, which robs skin of its youthful appearance.
Free radicals are abnormal molecules caused by environmental toxins, stress and the sun’s UV rays.
Camu C SerumTM provides a slightly firming effect, helping to create a youthful lift to facial tissues, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
nirvana.amazonherb.net /ProductPage.aspx?ItemID=1272   (586 words)

  
 Camu Camu - Comparasion
The following table shows a comparison of the concentration of the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with regard to the Camu Camu (Gold Rose) and other fruits.
In comparison with the orange the Camu Camu has approximately 60 times more vitamin C and 10 times more in iron, 50% more of phosphorus.
The Camu Camu is also an excellent source of potassium and provides 711 mg for every pound of fruit
www.camucamu.net /en/comparasion.html   (107 words)

  
 ChubBuddiesForum: Maca works!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
I have ordered the camu camu, cat's claw tea and break stone tea for detoxing and helping with the immune system.
The camu camu is a HIGH vitamin C plant.
I have found that the camu is great for the mood, energy and acne break outs.
chubbuddies.com /forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4373&PN=1   (1580 words)

  
 Robert Barefoot Coral Calcium Supreme Plus, Seasilver, Sea Silver
Proprietary Blend (consisting of Camu Camu Berry, Mangosteen, Goji Berry, Pau D' Arco, Stevia, Nopal, Turmeric)
Camu Camu is the plant world's richest source of vitamin C, and is a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and bioflavennoids.
The fruit contains a powerhouse of antioxidants and is second only behind Camu Camu as the richest plant source of vitamin C. Goji contains beta carotene, trace elements, and immune supportive polysaccharides.
www.pacificnutrients.com /se.html   (588 words)

  
 RCF: Myrciaria dubia
Though very high in vitamin C, until recent decades, camu camu was used almost exclusively as fish bait and a convenient source of firewood when dead.
Drinking the juice is said to cure anemia.
Camu camu is exported from Peru, with most of it going to Japan.
www.rainforestconservation.org /data_sheets/agroforestry/Myrciaria_dubia.html   (211 words)

  
 Natural Zing - Camu Camu, Raw Food, Organic Food, Antioxidants
Amazonian rainforest communities are sharing their Camu Camu berries with you while saving their homeland from the destructive practice of clear-cutting.
A forest of Camu Camu is worth much more then the amount to be gained from cutting down the forest and replacing it with cattle.
Myrciaria dubia (Camu-Camu) is the name of a bush which grows in the Amazonian rain forest of Peru and produces a fruit with the same name that contains powerful phytochemicals with health benefits, including the amino acids serine, valine, and leucine, and more Vitamin C than any other known plant in the world.
www.naturalzing.com /nzsupp5.htm   (781 words)

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