Acerola (Malpighia glabra) or Acerolla, also known as Barbados cherry or wild crapemyrtle, is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree in the family Malpighiaceae. It ranges from southern Texas south through Mexico and the Caribbean to Peru and Bahi in Brazil. It is also cultivated in India. 

A Natural, Food State Source of Vitamin C, Acerola Cherries are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Specifically, the vitamin C content is 65 times greater than an orange, which means one cherry has a vitamin C content that is equal to the minimum daily recommended requirements. It is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in fruit, second only to camu-camu.

Acerola also has the unique ability to retain its Vitamin C during the heating, cooking, and preserving processes and even when frozen.

Other health benefits such as the ability to fight cancer, reduce headaches, reduce fever, boost the immune system, strengthening the liver, improving the skin make the acerola cherry a popular choice among natural health supplements consumers.

The potassium found in acerola cherries regulates blood pressure and heart function and can even elevate our mood. Folate is essential for making new cells, protecting against heart disease and for protecting babies against mental retardation and debilitating diseases. 

Researchers point to the anthocyanins found in acerola cherries as the main reason why they have been used traditionally to relieve headaches. Anthocyanins contains ant-inflammatory properties that have effects much like aspirin, ibuprofen and other pain relievers.

The fruits are considered beneficial to people with liver ailments, diarrhea and dysentery, as well as those with coughs or colds. The juice may be gargled to relieve sore throat.

The acerola cherry, due to it powerful antioxidant content should be considered as a good choice for a super fruit.