Jan 9, 20183 min read

Guayusa, the millenary leaf into beauty

Updated: Nov 12, 2021

Hello everyone!

Happy 2018! We hope that everything you propose in this year is fulfilled and you are always radiant with HERBOLARIUM!

As every week, we bring you a new story and this time we will talk about one of our main ingredients ... The guayusa, do you know it? Well, for us this beautiful tree of 6 to 30 meters tall of herbal leaves of the species Ilex Guayusa, relative of the yerba mate, should be included in the life of all people and let us tell you why then:

As you know, at www.theherbolarium.com we not only offer organic cosmetics but also a sustainable and responsible lifestyle. Among these activities is the production of guayusa infusions, which in turn is processed a 100% pure extract with which we create much of our line. By including the guayusa in our daily life you can achieve an elixir-like effect to extend our life and youth.

Apart from being an excellent complement in the formula of most of our products, it is also a powerful antioxidant and energy infusion that will change your day to day in a healthy and positive way. Here we leave the explanation for you to draw the conclusions and become a fan of this beneficial and unique Amazon leaf.

The Guayusa, an Ecuadorian ancestral ritual

Here is why the guayusa is a powerful and energizing drink.

The guayusa has been part of the rituals of several communities of the jungle in Ecuador, but the one that has consumed it most to this day is the Kichwa community throughout nothing else and nothing less than for 2000 years! wow! There must be an excellent reason, don´t you think?

Growing baby guayusa trees - Ecuador.

Photo by: Green Mattters Ec www.greenmattersec.com Instagram: @greenmattersec

How Is it the ritual?

People in this beautiful and magical region of Ecuador often get up very early to start their activities in the field, so they boil the guayusa firewood with almost every family in the community or just each family, they meet at 3 am to drink it. This provides the energy for their entire day and also fullfill them with the antioxidants, amino acids and theatine that the body needs to be healthy and feel young. We have checked with our own producers that many members of their families are over 98 years old and they look great! They have taken guayusa practically since they were little children and this healthy habit has helped them to extend their lives.

The contribution of antioxidants is double compared to green tea! That's why the guayusa is an incredible leaf that serves both to improve health and stay beautiful, so girls already know! This is a great secret now shared by all of you.

Courtesy: Green Matters Ec www.greenmattersec.com Instagram: @greenmattersec

Scientifically it has been proven that our guayusa produces xanthines such as caffeine. In addition to caffeine, guayusa also contains theobromine, commonly found in chocolate, and L-theanine, an analogue of glutamic acid found in green tea that has been shown to reduce physical and mental stress. Several chemical analyzes have shown the caffeine content of the guayusa is between 2.90 to 3.28% by dry weight. Guayusa contains all essential amino acids for humans and has a "high antioxidant activity," with antioxidant ORAC values of 58 μM per gram, compared to 28-29 μM per gram for commercial green teas. This is a source of youth without a doubt!

Did you know that the guayusa is an excellent DETOX?

If you consume it daily then you can start seeing results in the first month!

We recommend the Green Matters Ec infusions line but in particular there are 3 that are more metabolic than others:

-Guayusa + Moringa

-Guayusa + Roses

-Guayusa + Lemon Verbena

In our partner company Green Matters Ec www.greenmattersec.com fair trade practices are promoted, organic treated crops, free of pesticides and any chemical, and above all social responsibility and preservation of ancestral medicine. We work with 38 different communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon region, offering inclusion projects through our foundation www.greenmatters.foundation

By consuming our products not only bring youth and energy to your body, you subtract a few years more and you feel incredible, but you help to maintain a responsible consumption project and generate positive changes for the lives of all producers.

Generate a collective conscience of more natural consumption!