Yumberry (myrica rubra) is native to China, and for thousands of years these unique fruits have been grown and appreciated by the Chinese people. Yumberry (also known as yang mei) is so popular there that about twice as many acres of Yumberry trees are grown in China as there are acres of apple trees in the United States.

There are over 100 varieties of Yumberry, ranging in colour from white to purple. The most common colour is a brilliant red. Yumberry trees reach about 15 to 30 feet high and the fruits ripen in the months of June and July.

The flavour of Yumberry juice has been compared to that of pomegranates, described as pleasantly tart with the perfect touch of sweetness.

Yumberry contains unusually high amounts of OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins), which are the most powerful class of antioxidants and are believed to support every metabolic system in the body. These robust antioxidants are said to be 50 times stronger than vitamin E and 20 times stronger than vitamin C!

The OPCs in Yumberry can help protect the body against both internal and external stressors, support the cardiovascular system, and boost the immune system. In addition, they may help lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, aid with inflammation, and bolster the natural strength and resilience of blood vessels. Yumberry can also provide protection for eyesight and help slow the degeneration of collagen, thus supporting the natural structure of the skin and slowing premature aging.

Yumberry has been used for medicinal purposes in China since ancient times. Traditionally, Yumberry has been used to treat indigestion, eliminating hard- to-digest food from the stomach and alleviating stomach aches, vomiting, and diarrhoea. The rich fruit acids in Yumberry can also prevent sugars from being converted to fat in the body.

The OPCs in Yumberry are important to the human body. It is the only known antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and safely provide direct protection for the brain and nervous system. However, the human body can't produce OPCs by itself and must rely on plant sources. Fortunately, we have Yumberry! The Yumberry fruit has been found to contain the highest known amounts of this valuable antioxidant.

In addition to being rich in OPCs, the nutritious Yumberry is high in vitamins, minerals, fibber, and nutrients, including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and carotene.