Cha’ de Bugre is wellknow on the beaches of Brazil as a weight loss aid. It decreasesappetite, reduces cellulite, and acts as a diuretic. It is alsoconsidered a cardiotonic1 that stimulates circulation. It is a usefulantiviral, especially when tested against herpes virus,2 which showedto reduce virus penetration by 99 percent. .3 It is also used torelieve coughs, regulate renal function, and, traditionally, is appliedexternally to heal wounds.4
Laboratory analysis found Cha de Bugre to contain caffeine,potassium, allantoin and allantoic acid. Allantoic Acid is reported tohelp reduce body fat in people who are overweight and in combinationwith allantoic acid may explain it’s impact on cellulite. The berriesof Cha de Bugre contain caffeine.
Extracted in distilled water and 40% organic grain alcohol
Use 10-15 drops mixed with water thirty minutes to an hour before meals or as recommended by a practitioner
