Chá de Bugre is an increasingly popular weight-loss product that has been marketed as a diuretic and appetite suppressant, and is believed to help reduce fatty deposits and cellulite. Chá de Bugre is the main ingredient in fat burners like TrimLife’s Brazilian Slim, BugreLife, Jungle Burn and others. Most web sites selling Chá de Bugre refer to Dr. C.L. Cruz’s book, Dictionary of the Plants Used in Brazil, which recommends Chá de Bugre as a diuretic, as a good heart tonic which can help stimulate the circulation and as a weight loss aid. As of yet, there have been no clinical studies to validate these statements.
Be very careful of the 7 day free trial that many companies selling Chá de Bugre offer. This may draw you into a recurring billing program, where you will receive regular shipments of the product billed to your credit card.
What Is Chá de Bugre?
Chá de Bugre is a tree which grows to a height of 26 to 40 feet. Commonly found in Brazil it is often called Café do Mato (coffee of the woods) by the locals, because it produces a red fruit similar to a coffee bean which can be roasted and made in to a coffee substitute. Cha de Bugre is claimed to act as an appetite suppressant. This seems to promote the ingestion of smaller meals. Chá de Bugre is also believed to stimulate the metabolism thus burning more fat. Chá de Bugre appears to work best if taken 30 to 60 min prior to eating a meal.
Chá de Bugre side effects
No serious side effects have been reported in taking Chá de Bugre. In some cases users of Chá de Bugre have complained of restlessness, insomnia and headache, presumably due to to the fact that it contains caffeine.
Chá de Bugre pros
- Chá de Bugre has a long history of use and is a completely natural product
- Available in stores and on-line
Chá de Bugre cons
- Chá de Bugre contains caffeine and can cause side effects
- 7 day free trial can be a scam
- With many Chá de Bugre products available manufacturing quality will be variable
- Chá de Bugre is not regulated by the FDA, MHRA etc
Chá de Bugre dosage
The appropriate dose of Chá de Bugre depends on several factors such as the user’s age and health. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Chá de Bugre.
Traditionally Chá de Bugre has been used at the following dosages:
Infusion: One cup of a Chá de Bugre leaf infusion 2-3 times daily thirty minutes before meals.
Tincture: 2-3 ml of a 4:1 Chá de Bugre leaf tincture twice daily.
Capsules: 0.5-3 grams of powdered Chá de Bugre in tablets or capsules daily.
Chá de Bugre composition
Despite the popularity of Cha de Bugre, particularly in Brazil, little has been done to analyze the plants’ phytochemicals. The red fruits or berries of Cha de Bugre are known to contain caffeine, potassium, allantoin and allantoic acid.
Health benefits of Chá de Bugre
Cha De Bugre has been used for centuries by the indigenous population of Brazil. The allantoin and allantoic acid in Chá de Bugre may explain its traditional use in the promotion of wound healing. It is also used in Brazil and Haiti as a tea to help relieve coughs and asthma. Cha de Bugre is also believed to help in the regulation of renal function, and the reduction of uric acid.
In 1990 research at a Japanese University revealed that Chá de Bugre leaf extract reduced herpes virus penetration by 99% when cells grown in vitro were pre-treated with the extract. In 1994, utilizing an extract of the branches and leaves, it was shown that the Herpes virus yield was reduced by 33% with as little as 0.25 mcg/ml of Chá de Bugre. It was also demonstrated that Cha de Bugre extract had toxic activity against cancer cells in vitro (demonstrating a 40% inhibition). In 1997, research with rabbits and guinea pigs validated the traditional use of Chá de Bugre as a heart tonic.
Where To Buy Chá de Bugre
Cha de Bugre can be purchased in many health stores and online outlets via the web.
Other names that Chá de Bugre is known by
Boid d’inde, Bois d’ine, Brazilian Diet Pill, Bugrinho, Cafezinho, Cafe de Bugre, Cafe do Mato, Cha-de-Negro-Mina, Cha de Frade, Claraiba, Coffee of the Woods, Coquelicot, Cordia Ecalyculata, Cordia Salicifolia, Grao-do-Porco, Laranjeira-do-Mato, Louro-Salgueiro, Louro-Mole, Porangaba, Rabugem.
