Chá de Bugre is the new extremely powerful weight loss ingredient that has the entire industry buzzing. Used for centuries by the South American natives, Chá de Bugre functions similar to Ephedra without the associated side-effects.

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.