Saturday, July 4, 2015

Discover The Benefits Of Drinking Mamaki Tea

By Jordan Schmidt


Mamaki, or Waimea, is a plant native to Hawaii that grows in wet and coastal mesic forests on windward slopes. Native Hawaiians revere the plant and have used the leaves for medicinal purposes for many centuries. People around the world are now discovering the health and nutrition benefits of consuming mamaki tea.

Early Hawaiians made use of other parts of the mamaki plant. The wood was harvested to manufacture clubs and kapa beaters. The beaters were used to break down fibers in the making of fabric for clothing and other purposes. They also used the sap to moisten kapa wauke during preparation. Some modern Hawaiians are now reviving this ancient method of making clothing.

Pregnant Hawaiian women would consume the fruit and seeds beginning in the fifth month of their pregnancy as a way to prevent thrush. Mothers would feed the fruit to their children to treat oral thrush or constipation. The berries may be used to dress wounds and sores.

The tea brewed from the dried or fresh leaves of the mamaki plant is mild in flavor. Many users believe it has an invigorating effect. Some people consume the leaves to treat certain liver, stomach, intestine, and bladder disorders. The fruit acts as a mild laxative to help with constipation.

Making this kind of tea is a simple process that involves steeping the leaves for five minutes in boiling water and then allowing the tea to steep in water away from the heat for approximately 15 minutes. The longer the beverage steeps, the richer and deeper the infusion. Some people enjoy drinking this beverage hot, while others prefer a cold brew. Refrigerating the liquid for about 12 hours produces a tea that is milder, lighter in color, and sweeter.

When prepared this way, the tea is all-natural. The beverage contains no cholesterol, gluten, or caffeine. It is suitable for consumption at any time of the day.

The antioxidants chlorogenic acid, catechin and rutin are found in this plant's leaves and have a major role in protecting the body against problems triggered by the natural process of aging in older adults. The cardiovascular system relies on catechins for good circulation. These substances help expand brachial arteries in the upper arms for better blood flow and keep blood clots from forming and inhibiting circulation.

In addition to having antioxidative properties, chlorogenic acid can aid in weight loss. It does this by promoting the slower glucose absorption after consuming food. This action speeds up metabolism and controls cravings by making the body feel satisfied. Like other types of teas, mamaki provides the body with these important nutrients, which have a positive effect on overall health while promoting a sense of well being.




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