Evidence supporting the use of: Cha de bugre
For the health condition: Fat Metabolism (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Cha de bugre (Cordia salicifolia) is primarily used in Brazilian traditional medicine for its purported weight loss and appetite suppressant effects. Historically, the leaves, fruits, and sometimes the bark have been brewed into teas or tinctures aimed at promoting slimming and supporting 'fat burning,' although the exact mechanisms described in folk usage are often vague and not specifically linked to modern understandings of fat metabolism. There is some ethnobotanical evidence that Cha de bugre has been popular in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Goias for these purposes. However, scientific studies directly evaluating Cha de bugre’s effects on fat metabolism in humans are lacking. A few in vitro and animal studies suggest possible diuretic and mild stimulant properties, but robust human clinical trials confirming an effect on fat metabolism or weight loss are not available as of 2024. Thus, its use for supporting fat metabolism is based largely on traditional practice rather than scientific validation. The evidence rating reflects the paucity of rigorous studies and the reliance on historical and anecdotal use.

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