Cha de bugre gives you a feeling of being full after eating a small amount. You can eat less without depending on willpower or diets. Because you're not depriving yourself, there are no rebound binges or lapses in willpower.

Cha de bugre is the only weight loss product that helps you lose weight by both helping you eat less and helping your body burn more calories.

Appetite suppressants that completely suppress your appetite end up causing your metabolism to slow down, reducing the number of calories you burn. When the effect wears of, you experience intense hunger because your body is under-nourished, which leads to binge eating. While appetite suppressants can be effective for short-term weight loss, the combination of slowed metabolism and binge eating can lead to long-term weight gain. Cha de bugre helps you to feel full eating small amounts, so your body stays nourished, you don't end up binging, and your metabolism keeps burning calories. Cha de bugre encourages eating small meals at regular intervals, which is considered an important strategy for boosting your metabolism. This makes cha de bugre effective for long-term weight loss.

Fiber weight loss supplements help you to feel full and eat less by filling up excess space in the stomach with fiber. The downside is that the stomach stays expanded, causing your body to signal you to eat more whenever not taking the supplement. Cha de bugre allows you to feel full while eating less, allowing the stomach to adapt to eating less, even when not taking cha de bugre.

Appetite suppressants can cause an intense rebound hunger when the effect wears off, creating a starve/binge cycle that can make it more difficult to lose weight in the long run. Appetite suppressants that completely suppress your appetite leave you undernourished and slow down your metabolism, leading to eventual weight gain. Cha de bugre gets you eating small meals, so you can still enjoy eating while reducing the number of calories you consume, and gets your metabolism burning calories all day long.

Cha de bugre allows you to lose weight while staying nourished. This eliminates lapses in willpower, binging and rebound weight gain. Cha de bugre promotes eating small meals frequently, which boosts metabolism, burning even more calories and sustaining weight loss.

Yes, cha de bugre is commonly used in Brazil as a weight loss aid, to break up cellulite and fatty deposits, and to increase energy. It also is used traditionally as a heart tonic, to support wound healing, to reduce arthritis symptoms, to support healthy skin and a healthy immune system, and to prevent bad breath. In Japan it is used as an antiviral, and specifically for herpes.

Cha de Bugre's main use other than helping people become slim and stay slim is to increase energy and alertness. Cha de Bugre increases circulation, supports heart health, and boosts mental and physical energy. It is believed to support healthy skin and a healthy immune system. Scientists have discovered that cha de bugre leaf extract reduces herpes virus penetration into cells by 99% when the cells were pretreated with the extract (1). They have also discovered that it has toxic activity against cancer cells (2).

(1) Hayashi, K., et al. "Antiviral activity of an extract of Cordia salicifolia on herpes simplex virus type 1." Planta Med. 1990; 56(5): 439-443.

(2) Arisawa, M., et al. "Cell growth inhibition of KB Cells by Plant Extracts." Natural Medicines 1994; 48(4): 338-347.

Three studies have been done to date on cha de bugre. One showed that a cha de bugre leaf extract reduced herpes virus penetration into cells by 99% (1). This study is the basis of its current use as an antiviral in Japan. The second study showed a 40% inhibition of cancer cells using a cha de bugre extract (2). The third study showed cardiotonic and increased cardiovascular actions using a cha de bugre leaf extract in rabbits and guinea pigs (3). This gives validity to its traditional use as a heart tonic.

(1) Hayashi, K., et al. "Antiviral activity of an extract of Cordia salicifolia on herpes simplex virus type 1." Planta Med. 1990; 56(5): 439-443.

(2) Arisawa, M., et al. "Cell growth inhibition of KB Cells by Plant Extracts." Natural Medicines 1994; 48(4): 338-347.

(3)Matsunaga, K., et al. "Excitatory and inhibitory effects of Paraguayan medicinal plants Equisetum giganteum, Acanthpspermum australe, and Cordia salicifolia on contraction of rabbit aorta and guinea-pig left atrium." Natural Medicines 1997; 51: 478-481.

Yes, cha de bugre is very safe. Cha de bugre has a history of traditional use in Brazil and Haiti and is widely used today in Brazil as a slimming herb, with no ill effects reported. Cha de bugre is most suited to people who are generally healthy. Cha de bugre may stimulate circulation, so anyone who cannot tolerate an increase in circulation due to a heart condition should avoid this product. Because cha de bugre reduces appetite, it should be avoided by anyone who is already underweight or has increased nutritional requirements due to illness or intense training. If unusual symptoms occur, discontinue use.

None reported. If unusual symptoms occur, discontinue use. Cha de bugre leaves may naturally contain a small amount of caffeine. Those sensitive to caffeine may want to take a smaller dose. Cha de bugre gives a boost to mental alertness and energy, so avoid taking before going to bed.

Cha de bugre contains allantoin, allantoic acid, potassium, and caffeine in the berries. More research is needed to determine the full chemical make-up of cha de bugre. Allantoin and allantoic acid are know to increase cell growth, and may be why cha de bugre is traditionally used for healing wounds and to promote healthy skin.

More research needs to be done to discover the mechanisms by which cha de bugre reduces appetite.

Cha de bugre is a South American tree that grows up to 12 meters tall, with a narrow trunk, measuring only about 35cm diameter. Its scientific name is Cordia salicifolia.

Cha de bugre grows in South America: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Sculpt Cha de Bugre is sourced from Brazil which has stringent laws protecting medicinal plants, ensuring they are not overharvested.

No. Rebound weight gain is a common occurrence with appetite suppressants due to lack of food slowing down the body's metabolism, causing the body to burn fewer calories. Rather than completely suppress your appetite, cha de bugre lets you feel full on less food, so you naturally lose weight while keeping your metabolism burning calories to keep the weight off.

There is some disagreement as to whether cha de bugre leaves contain small amounts of caffeine. The cha de bugre plant has fruits similar to coffee beans that contain caffeine and are even used as a coffee substitute. The plant is sometimes called 'Café do Mato', or 'coffee of the woods' for this reason. However Sculpt Cha de Bugre contains only the leaves of the plant. Some authorities claim there are small amounts of caffeine in the leaves, while others claim the leaves have no caffeine.

Yes, they're the same thing. Cha de bugre is the Brazilian Portuguese name, and Porangaba is the indigenous name. It is also called Café do Mato.

Cha de bugre is most effective taken 3 times a day, 30 minutes before meals. If this is inconvenient take 3 times a day, whenever is convenient for you, with or without food. If it is more convenient you can take 2 or 3 capsules at once. Avoid taking too close to bedtime, as the boost in energy cha de bugre provides may keep you awake.

A great thing about cha de bugre it gives you control of your appetite so you can indulge in the foods you love and still lose weight. There are no specific diet requirements. You will be eating smaller meals, so be sure to enjoy healthy nutritious food to get all your nutritional requirements. Eating healthy, balanced meals are always important for optimal health.

You can lose weight using Sculpt Cha de Bugre without exercise. Exercise, however, will increase the effectiveness of any weight loss plan. The benefits of exercise are so numerous that we encourage everyone to take time to support their body through regular exercise.

None are reported. If you have any concerns consult with a qualified healthcare provider. Not recommended during pregnancy or for children. If unusual symptoms occur, discontinue use. Avoid taking prior to going to bed, as the boost in mental alertness and energy may keep you awake.

None are reported. If you have any concerns consult with a qualified healthcare provider. If unusual symptoms occur, discontinue use.

We want you to get positive results. If you don't lose weight after taking Sculpt Cha de Bugre for 90 days, we will refund 110% of the purchase price.