ILLEA - Latin American Institute for Environmental Studies

buggy grass

Bugre Herb (also known as Guaçatonga or Porangaba) is a medicinal plant native to Brazil. It is famous in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory, healing, diuretic, and antimicrobial properties. Main Benefits: Stomach Health: Widely used to protect the stomach, helping in the treatment of gastritis, ulcers, and canker sores. Healing: Possesses strong antiseptic and healing action, being applied topically to wounds, herpes, burns, and insect bites. Weight Loss and Energy: Helps burn calories, stimulates metabolism, promotes satiety, and acts as a diuretic (reducing fluid retention). Circulation: Improves blood circulation and protects the heart. Immunity: Possesses antiviral properties that help strengthen the immune system. How it is Used: The most common preparation method is the infusion of dried leaves (tea) for consumption or compresses. It can also be found in the form of tinctures, ointments, or capsules for application to the skin.