Porangaba, also known as buggy tea or bush coffee, is a fruit that has diuretic, cardiotonic and antiviral properties, and can be used to speed up metabolism, promote blood circulation and fight viral infections, especially herpes.
This fruit, whose scientific name is Cordia salicifolia, can be consumed in the form of tea or capsule, however its use should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor.
- Porangaba has allantoin.
- Caffeine and tannins in its composition and therefore has stimulating.
- Cardiotonic.
- Appetite suppressant.
- Diuretic.
- Antiviral and antioxidant properties.
Thus, porangaba may have several health benefits and be indicated to help in various situations, such as:
Due to its diuretic and metabolism-stimulating properties, mainly due to the presence of caffeine, the use of this fruit may be indicated to aid in weight loss, as it decreases the liquid that can accumulate in excess and promotes the reduction of fat accumulation in the body.
In addition, porangaba also seems to inhibit appetite and therefore can also help to lose weight in people who have trouble managing hunger.
Porangaba is able to promote better blood circulation, as well as reduce fat deposition in the arteries and help control cholesterol levels. In addition, by containing allantoin in its composition, it is also considered an antioxidant, which also helps prevent heart changes.
Some studies have shown that porangaba has antiviral activity against the herpes virus type 1, inhibiting infection and activation. However, these studies have been conducted in rats and therefore more human studies are needed to prove this effect.
By stimulating blood circulation, porangaba prevents water retention and has an antioxidant effect, helping to relieve cellulite.
Because of its caffeine-rich composition, porangaba can act as a thermogenic, ensuring energy for the body and accelerating metabolism.
Although it comes in capsule form, porangaba is widely used in the form of tea, made mainly with its leaves. To do this, add 1 tablespoon of dried porangaba leaves to 200 ml of boiling water and let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then filter and drink when it’s hot.
It is important that the consumption of porangaba tea is indicated by the doctor, as the mode of consumption may vary depending on the situation. If indicated for weight loss, for example, 1 cup of tea may be indicated at least 1 hour before the meal, and it is important for the person to have a healthy diet and practice physical activity so that there can be a weight loss. In fact.
Despite the various applications of porangaba, ANVISA discontinued advertising of the fruit in 2010 because it was reported that porangaba promoted weight loss only because of its diuretic function, in addition to its use in cases of obesity. morbid and water retention in the limbs of the body.
Therefore, since obesity and water retention are situations that require medical supervision and adequate treatment, the use of porangaba should only be used for these purposes under medical supervision as a means to complete treatment in certain situations.
Porangaba use is contracted for pregnant women, people with heart or kidney problems and insomnia. Indeed, consumption in large amounts of porangaba and without medical advice can overload the kidneys, because of its diuretic effect, and can increase the heart rate, because it is rich in caffeine and is able to speed up metabolism and is therefore also not suitable for people who have difficulty sleeping.