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Corozo Palm

Nutritive

Acrocomia aculeata

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Thorny South American palm tree with oil-rich fruits used by indigenous peoples and in folk medicine for nutritive and metabolic conditions.

Active Compounds

oleic acidlinoleic acidpalmitic acidtocopherolscarotenoids

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food medicine in Cerrado and Amazon regions
Skin conditions topically
Respiratory conditions
Nutritive tonic for convalescence

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Nutritive
Skin healing topically

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, topical, capsule
Adult Dose: Fruit eaten as food; oil applied topically; 1-2 tablespoons oil internally daily
Child Dose: Safe as food
Preparation Notes: Eat fresh fruit; press oil from kernels; apply topically for skin conditions.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

None established as food

Possible Side Effects

Generally safe as food

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