The history of Chá de Bugre, a powerful weight loss ingredient

Chá de Bugre (Cordia ecalyculata / Cordia ecalyculata), a small tree 20-40 feet high and 1-2 feet in diameter with its origins in Brazil is growing in various tropical areas of South America including Argentina and Paraguay. Thanks to the red cherry fruit resembling coffee beans, Chá de Bugre is also known as 'café do mato' (coffee of the woods). In small villages, you can still find many locals using it as a coffee substitute.

For centuries, Chá de Bugre has been known as a very potent weight loss aid and you can find it in pharmacies, stores and even local stalls all around Brazil. Thanks to its wide range of applications, Chá de Bugre can be found in various forms such as tea bags, tinctures and fluid extracts.

Marketed as a diuretic, appetite suppressant and weight loss formula, the popularity of Chá de Bugre has increased after Dr. C. L. Cruz in his book 'Dictionary of the Plants Used in Brazil' explained and analyzed all its positive effects on human body. Dr. Cruz recommends Chá de Bugre as an excellent diuretic, weight loss aid as well as general heart tonic that helps to stimulate the blood circulation.

Nowadays, Chá de Bugre is used worldwide to relieve coughs, regulate renal function, reduce uric acid, cure herpes and alleviate rheumatism / arthritis. Additionally, it is also often applied externally to help heal small wounds.

Chá de Bugre - single ingredient with an amazing potential

Even though the positive effects of Chá de Bugre have been known for centuries, it is only a few years that this 'miracle tree' has been scientifically researched. After the analysis of phytochemicals in the plant, Chá de Bugre has been found a valuable source of caffeine (found in the red cherry fruit), potassium, allantoin and allantoic acid.

The presence of these ingredients explains the power of Chá de Bugre to fight obesity and prevent cellulitide. Allantoic acid is reported to reduce body fat and to stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. Potassium assists in muscle contraction, maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells and sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates during metabolism.

In Japan, a series of studies demonstrated positive impact of Chá de Bugre on reduction of herpes virus penetration by 99% when pre-treating cells with the leaf extract. Another research indicated that the Herpes virus yield could be reduced by 1/3 with as little as 0.25 mcg/ml dose. Japanese studies also discovered that the extract of the branches and leaves had toxic activity against cancer cells, exhibiting a 40% inhibition. Finally, a more recent study with rabbits and guinea pigs validated the traditional use of Chá de Bugre as a heart tonic.

Chá de Bugre - highly recommended weight loss ingredient

Thanks to scientifically proven positive effects on human body and no known contradictions or interactions, Chá de Bugre is highly recommended as an excellent stimulant and an effective appetite suppressant by many doctors and nutricionists worldwide.

Promoted at various conferences woldwide, Chá de Bugre has become a well-respected ingredient and a great medical and commercial success.

After the fade of Ephedra, which was found to have a negative effect on heart function, the revival of Chá de Bugre has come in the right time. Thanks to its great ability to suppress the appetite, patient's body feels satisfied after eating only a small amount of food. This feature promotes the idea of smaller meals throughout the day and helps to achieve sustained weight loss and functional metabolism, avoiding the unpleasant Yo Yo effect.