MG Natura Peru

MG Natura Peru Copaiba are considerably branched trees that grow up to 30 meters in height. They produce small, white flowers and pods that contain 2 to 4 seeds inside. Several species are used as traditional medicine, especially for skin disorders or insect bites thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. The part of the tree that is often used medicinally is the oleoresin that accumulates in cavities within the trunk of the tree.

MG Natura Peru Camu Camu is a slow-growing shrub found throughout the Peruvian Amazon rainforest; it reaches a height of 3 to 8m and belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Its natural habitat is the flood plain alluvial forest, being a riparian species that tolerates flooding and can be totally submerged in water for four to five months a year.

MG Natura Peru Yacon is a root native to the Andes, consumed since pre-Inca times. Unlike most edible roots, yacon does not store starch, but accumulates its carbohydrates in the form of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and free sugars (fructose, glucose and sucrose); becoming an excellent natural sweetener that can be consumed by diabetics.

MG Natura Peru Cat's Claw is listed in the American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) Herbs of Commerce. Various forms of the stem bark (powdered bark, dried and liquid extracts) occur as components of dietary supplement products (DSP). It is also possible that some processed forms are found as components of non-drug cosmetic products.

MG Natura Peru Jojoba is a high-yielding plant species in the production of multi-purpose oil belonging to the Simmondsiaceae family. This plant grows from sea level to 1300 meters above sea level. Easy to handle cultivation, it does not require intensive agricultural work and it is resistant to pathogenic organisms and insects, droughts and saline soils. Its fruit consists of a capsule that contains one to three seeds from which a unique oil in the vegetable kingdom is obtained (approximately 50% oil and 15% protein). This oil is often considered a substitute for whale oil, but it has characteristics that make it superior; Furthermore, unlike other oils (vegetable or animal) it does not contain triglycerides.

MG Natura Peru Achiote is a shrub belonging to the Bixaceae family. It adapts to hot and humid American intertropical climates, at altitudes from 0 to 1200 meters above sea level, with temperatures between 24ºC and 35ºC. Its fruit contains 30 to 45 red or orange seeds. The seed contains a natural colorant whose main component is Bixin (norbixin dicarboxylic acid) that is used in the food industry as a colorant, seasoning or spice and its importance lies in the fact that it is not toxic and does not alter the taste of food.

MG Natura Peru Carob Tree is a natural energizer with a high protein content especially for the elderly, athletes and children. The fruits of the Algarrobo are known as "carob" and contain high levels of sugars, proteins, minerals, B-complex vitamins and fibers.

MG Natura Peru Aguaje is one of the largest and most robust palm trees in the Amazon, reaching heights of 20 to 35 m and 30 to 50 cm in diameter. The logs are so massive that they can be used as bridges. The aguaje Palmas de Aguaje are extremely productive, a palm can produce between 40 and 360 kg of fruit / year.

MG Natura Peru Grade Blood comes from a tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows between 10 and 20 m, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter and is covered by smooth bark. The grade blood is the sap or latex that the trunk gives off when it is cut, that's where its name comes from. The trees belonging to the Croton family are rich in active alkaloids and several species are recognized medicinal plants used as purgatives and tonics.