Aristotelia chilensis, known as maqui or Chilean wineberry, is a tree species in the Elaeocarpaceae family native to South America in the Valdivian temperate rainforests of Chile and adjacent regions of southern Argentina.

Where do Maqui berries grow?

Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) is an exotic, dark-purple fruit that grows wild in South America. It's mainly harvested by the native Mapuche Indians of Chile, who have used the leaves, stems and berries medicinally for thousands of years ( 1 ).

Where is Maqui found?

Maqui is a plant with purple-black berries. The plant grows in Chile and Argentina. Its berries and juice are used for food and medicinal purposes. People use maqui for dry eye, weight loss, prediabetes, diabetes, diarrhea, fever, heart disease, fatigue, and for general health and wellness.