“Pitangueira” leaves

A great choice to control your cholesterol

Pitanga, brazilian cherry , surinam cherry or cherry south .

The Surinam cherry ( Eugenia uniflora L. ) is a tree native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest , which is found in semi-deciduous forest of the plateau and in salt marshes, from Minas Gerais to Rio Grande do Sul in subtropical climates . Despite being typically Brazilian , this species can currently be found on the island of Madeira ( Portugal ) , in South America , Central America, North America (except Canada) and Africa.

Its fruit , the cherry, is very appreciated in Brazil. However it is not marketed because it is very difficult to store .
The popular tradition attributes to the therapeutic qualities infusions made ​​with green leaves of Surinam cherry (Pitanga).

Here are the main benefits that makes the tea of “Pitanga Leaves”, traditionally used:

• Antioxidant properties ;
• Excellent for lowering bad cholesterol levels ;
• Reduces appetite and weight loss benefits ;
• Diuretic, helps eliminate toxins ;
• Reduces glucose level in blood, hepls the treatment of diabetes ;
• Fighting childhood bronchitis , gout , high blood pressure and anxiety ;
• Controller uric acid in the urine (“drop”);
• Prevents anemia .

Studies "in vitro", bought some effects of Surinam cherry leaves , such as:

• Diuretic;
• Antidiarrheal ;
• Anti-inflammatory , antifungal and antimicrobial ;
• Xanthine oxidase inhibition;
• Antimalarial and trypanocidal ;
• Hypotensive ;
• Virus replication inhibition of Epstein Barr virus ( causing the nasofaringial carcinoma) , action of ellagitannins , eugeniflorina D1 and D2 .

Active Ingredients

Jambosina , tannins, calcium, iron and vitamin C.

Contraindications
Heart patients; can cause hypotension in this type of patients .

Toxicity
Studies show that there is no acute toxicity, but there is no data on long-term use .