Description
A herbal tea made from gambir leaves (Uncaria gambir) from our Botanical Garden.
About Ecovillage Silimalombu
Ecovillage Silimalombu is a multi-generational farm of the Gultom family on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. Between mango trees up to 500 years old, a lush permaculture food forest has grown. Our products are made from plants grown there, without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and they are processed and packaged on site. More information: www.laketoba.net · Tokopedia: www.tokopedia.com/silimalombu
Product information
- Made from Gambir plants grown in the Ecovillage Silimalombu Botanical Garden.
- Net Weight: 25g
- Packaging: Practical and hygienic stand-up pouch with a ziplock.
Preparation
- Take 1-2 teaspoons of dried Gambir Leaf Tea.
- Brew with an adequate amount of hot water (90°C).
- Let it steep for 5-7 minutes until the essence is fully dissolved.
- Strain and the tea is ready to enjoy. Add honey or a squeeze of lemon for a fresher taste.
Good to know: nutrition, traditional use and research
The statements below describe nutrition facts, traditional use and published research. They are not health claims for this product.
- Gambir (Uncaria gambir) is a climbing shrub of Southeast Asia. An extract made from its leaves and twigs, called gambir, is traditionally used for chewing together with betel leaf and areca nut (please see our health note on betel nut), for tanning leather, as a natural red-brown dye for textiles and batik, and in traditional herbal practice.
- Gambir leaves contain catechins, which show antioxidant activity in laboratory tests. Laboratory studies have also examined gambir extracts for antibacterial properties. These are test-tube findings and do not show an effect in people.
- In traditional folk practice, gambir tea from leaves and twigs is used for digestive complaints, and gambir extract is applied to the mouth or the skin, or used in traditional face masks. These are traditional uses only. They have not been confirmed by sufficient scientific evidence, and they are not a replacement for medical care.
- A scientific publication on gambir and stomach inflammation (gastritis) is linked below. Findings from laboratory and animal studies do not establish that gambir prevents or treats any condition.
Learn more about the plant in our Botanical Garden.
Important
- This product is a food or natural product. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, please ask a doctor before use. Do not replace medical treatment with natural products.
- The information on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice.
