Side Effects of Cha De Bugre

Cha de bugre, also known as cordia salicifolia, claraiba and porangaba, is a Brazilian tree. Its leaves and fruit are used to create medicine and tea. It has several purported actions and uses. Cha de bugre is most often found as an ingredient in diet and nutritional supplements.

Dosage

• The leaves of the cha de bugre tree are used most often used. According to Rain Tree, the standard infusion consists of 1 cup at least 30 minutes prior to meals. The standard tincture consists of 2 to 3 milliliters, up to three times a day. The standard capsules contain 2 to 3 grams of cha de bugre and are most often taken twice a day.

Actions and Indications

• According to Rain Tree, the main actions of cha de bugre include decreasing appetite, increasing urination, cellulite reduction and heart support. Other actions include reducing fever and killing viruses. It is used to suppress the appetite, promote weight loss, as a diuretic, as a cardiotonic (balance, tone and strengthen the heart), as a stimulant, to help treat herpes simplex, to promote wound healing and to suppress cough. RxList states that it may be used for weight loss, cancer, obesity, gout, edema and heart disease.

Side Effects

• According to Rain Tree, this herb contains natural caffeine, so many of the side effects occur due to the caffeine. According to Medline Plus, the side effects of caffeine include increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, excessive urination, tremors, nausea, depression, nausea, restlessness, vomiting and anxiety. This herb is said to be an appetite suppressant, and this component can also cause cha de bugre side effects. According to Medicine Net, these include blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, upset stomach, dry mouth, irritability and insomnia. The more serious side effects of appetite suppressants include chest pain, swelling, nervousness, trouble breathing, pounding heart, mood changes and trouble urinating.

Contraindications

• Cha de bugre contains caffeine and an appetite suppressant, and certain medical conditions are contraindicated with these two components. According to WebMD, the conditions when you should not use caffeine include pregnancy, anxiety disorders, bleeding disorders, bipolar disorder, diabetes, heart conditions, high blood pressure, glaucoma and osteoporosis. According to Medicine Net, the conditions contraindicated with appetite suppressants include high blood pressure, emotional problems, over-active thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma and kidney disease.

Drug Interactions

• Consuming caffeine with certain medications may lead to further cha de bugre side effects. According to WebMD, these include stimulants, birth control pills, Fluconazole, diabetes medications, Lamisil and Mexitil. According to Medicine Net, the appetite suppressant component of cha de bugre may interact with high blood pressure medications, cold medications, MAO inhibitors, cough medications, other weight loss medications, decongestants and other stimulants.