Java tea is a medicinal plant, also known as bariflora, very common in various regions of Asia and Australia, but used worldwide, especially due to its diuretic properties that help treat various urinary and renal problems, such as infections or kidney stones.
This plant also has depurative and draining properties that help eliminate excess fat and cholesterol from the body, and can be used as a supplement in the treatment of high cholesterol or obesity, for example.
In addition, when used in the form of tea to wet clean compresses, it can be applied to inflammations of the skin, such as bites or injuries, to avoid that they infect and heal more quickly.
Price and where to buy
Java tea can be purchased at natural products stores in the form of dried leaves to prepare teas and infusions or as capsules, especially used to help treat cholesterol and lose weight.
Thus, its price varies according to the desired form, and for about 60 grams of dried leaves is 25.00 R $, while for the capsules is on average 60 reais.
How to use to lose weight
This plant can be used to lose weight especially because of its diuretic action that helps eliminate excess fluids, reducing body weight and swelling. In addition, as it has drainage and depurative properties it is able to help in eliminating excess body fat.
To achieve this goal the plant is generally used in the form of capsules as follows:
- 1 capsule 300 mg 2 times a day, after lunch and another after dinner.
Usually, these capsules also have fibers that help to increase the sensation of satiety and to reduce hunger, facilitating the loss of weight.
To ensure a better result, the capsules should be used along with a balanced diet and low in fats and carbohydrates, as well as a regular exercise plan.
How to prepare tea
Tea is much used to treat kidney stone and urinary infections and to prepare it one should put 6 to 12 grams of dried leaves in 1 liter of boiling water and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then filtering. Then it is recommended to drink the tea 2 to 3 times a day.
This tea can also be used to treat inflammations on the skin, for which it is only necessary to soak a clean compress and apply on the affected site for about 10 minutes.
Possible side effects
Java tea is well tolerated by the body and therefore, the appearance of any side effect is uncommon. However, when used in the form of tea has a very intense taste that can facilitate the appearance of nausea or vomiting.
Who should not use
Due to its properties, this plant should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, as well as people with renal or cardiac insufficiency.
