Exotic Fruit Spotlight: Jaboticaba

Jaboticaba is a rare tropical exotic fruiting tree native to Brazil. The deep purple fruit is sweet and resembles the appearance and taste of muscadine grapes. The fruit will get to about one inch in diameter and grows right on the trunk and the main branches of the tree. Jaboticaba is high in protein, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and other important minerals. The fruit is anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. It has traditionally been used for relieving:

• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Diarrhea
• Sore throats

Here at Hippocrates we are blessed with the gift of hundreds of fruiting trees on our beautiful immaculately manicured 50-acre tropical campus. The next time you visit us be sure to set aside some time to spend outdoors and explore the entire property to enjoy these gifts of nature.

Hippocrates Jaboticaba