- Can help to balance blood sugar levels
- Used by dieters to control a 'sweet tooth'
Pata de Vaca (translated as ‘cow’s foot’) is a small tree native to the tropical rainforests of Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Asia. It grows to heights of around 5-10m and produces 7-10cm long leaves that are shaped like a cow’s foot. It is these leaves which are prepared to make an infusion or leaf tea.
In South America, Pata de Vaca is normally consumed as tea after each meal to help regulate blood sugar levels. It has been in use for more than 60 years by modern Brazilians, who call it 'vegetable insulin.' Pata de Vaca can also be useful to dieters who want to control a 'sweet tooth.'
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INGREDIENTS
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Infuse one teabag in a cup of boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drink 3 cups per day – one after each main meal, or as recommended by your practitioner.
Pure shredded leaves of Pata de Vaca (Bauhinia forficata).
Teabag: Unbleached paper.
Pata de Vaca lowers blood sugar levels and is contraindicated in those with hypoglycaemia. Pata de Vaca will potentiate anti-diabetic and insulin medications, and should therefore be used with caution by those taking these medications as levels will need to be adjusted.
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Botanical names: Bauhinia forficate.
Common names: Pata de Vaca, Casco de Vaca, Cow’s Foot, Mororó, Pata de Boi, Unha de Boi, Unha de Vaca, Unha-de-anta.
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