Lippia pseudothea

Schau

Capitao do matto

Verbenaceae Edible: Leaves - tea 1 iNaturalist observations

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Description

A tropical herb or shrub in the Verbenaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used as a tea. The taste is pleasantly aromatic and agreeable to the palate. At one time this was a popular alternative to conventional tea from Camellia sinensis and is still preferred by some.

Medicinal Uses

The leaves are antirheumatic, antispasmodic, pectoral and stimulant. They are used in the treatment of catarrhal conditions

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Also Known As

Cha de frade

References (2)

Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 384
Oliviera V. B., et al, 2012, Native foods from Brazilian biodiversity as a source of bioactive compounds. Food Research International 48 (2012) 170-179