Plant description

Maqui berry (maque) is an evergreen, dioecious small tree, growing to 4 to 5 feet tall. It grows wild in the Chilean Patagonia and Argentina. At the end of spring there are born small edible fruit - black-purple berries approximately 4-6 mm in diameter and containing 4-8 seeds. The taste is similar to blackberries.

Effect

- contains a number of invaluable nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, microlelements, vitamins and phytosterols

- it strongly supports the process of weight loss, helps maintain proper body weight and improves metabolism

- improves the functioning of the immune system

- is a powerful antioxidant and thus slows the aging process, fighting free radicals and inhibiting thei activity

- thanks to delphinidin it reduces permeability and capillary fragility in particular the eyes, improving blood circulation in the iris and visual acuity

- regulates cholesterol and blood glucose

- improves the ability to concentrate, improves memory, reduces the feeling of mental fatigue

- in natural medicine used for the treatment of diarrhea, inflammation and fever