If you thought that the little bright red and orange berries you see growing on shrubs while you were hiking last summer should be best left untouched, you might have been correct but that is not entirely true of all the kinds of berries found on this planet.

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Many cultures identify different kinds of berries and fruits as having medicinal properties. Not just culturally but even scientists have researched and found some species of wild berries with having medicinal properties. Maqui berry is one such species of berries that has been culturally used a lot as medicine. Now scientists have also confirmed their medicinal qualities.

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In the temperate rain forest jungles of Chile and southern parts of Argentina to where the jungles spread, Maqui superberry is found in abundance. It is around 5 mm in diameter and bright violet in color. The tree on which it grows extend to the height of around 5 meters. The fruit of the tree known commonly as Maqui is juicy and very edible.

Although today it is generally used for Juice and sometimes used as an ingredient in Jams, the best property of it is recognized as anti-oxidant and it helps in enhancing the metabolism of the body. It has even been used as astringent. Not just this the Maqui berries are know to having the qualities that is great for the skin, and works wonders for the bones. They are even known to better the digestion by cleaning up the bowels. It has traditionally been used a lot by the local population who understand their super qualities.

Not just the fruit but the leaves of its tree and known to be brimming with qualities such as that it can heal the wounds and can be used as astringent paste. Also, if the leaves are used as infusion they are known to treat diarrhea. The Maqui berries are known to be better than many other berries such as Pomegranate and Goji berries in terms of their anti-oxidant power. If nothing else, you can try the Maqui berries out just as an alternate taste and it might work wonders to your body.

Being one of the most beneficial fruits around, as an old saying goes, an Apple a day keeps the doctor away, Maqui berry could well keep any kind of disease away from your body.

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