| The ancient maqui berry has been consumed and | | | | can be removed, leaving only the colorful juice. |
| used for centuries by the resilient Mapuche tribe of | | | | Wine: Maqui berries can be fermented to create a |
| South America. The sheer number of uses of this | | | | dark, flavorful wine. |
| amazing berry is truly astonishing. Throughout the ages, | | | | Textile dye: These berries were once widely used as |
| it has been used in religious ceremonies and in the | | | | a textile dye because of their brilliant purple color. The |
| making of textiles. Here are some of the different | | | | pigment was used to color all types of fabrics and |
| uses for this amazing little berry. | | | | produce vibrantly-colored clothing. |
| Altar adornment: The Mapuche religion reveres three | | | | Supplement: Today, in Western parts of the world at |
| plants as sacred, one of which is the maqui tree. | | | | least, the most common use of the maqui berry is as |
| Because the evergreen tree is considered a symbol | | | | a supplement ingredient. The tasty juice is available in |
| of peace and goodness, parts of it are placed on | | | | concentrated form, and there are also capsules, |
| altars during religious ceremonies. | | | | powders, and drink mixes. |
| Food: In areas where the maqui berry grows, it is | | | | Health drink ingredient: Because of recent interest in |
| harvested and consumed in its fresh state, just like | | | | the maqui berry, many health drink manufacturers |
| blueberries and strawberries are in America. | | | | have begun adding maqui berry extract to their |
| Juice: Like most other types of fruit, the pulp of berries | | | | products. |