Here in Hawaiʻi, māmaki is synonymous with good health and vitality.
For generations, Native Hawaiians have consumed this healing plant and it is deeply revered in lāʻau lapaʻau (Hawaiian plant medicine).
Meanwhile, modern health experts rave about māmaki's benefits ranging from detoxification to weight loss.
Years ago, after experiencing the positive effects of māmaki firsthand, I wanted to know: What exactly does māmaki tea do to your body?
Ta-daaaa! Enter a 2006 University of Hawaiʻi study by Henny Kartika, which confirms what our ancestors have known for generations—māmaki is powerful plant medicine.
To sum up this study in one word: ANTIOXIDANTS! That’s right, māmaki packs in the antioxidants!
Kartika found that māmaki leaves contain high levels of three major polyphenols.
You might be wondering . . . “Um, what's a polyphenol?”
In short, polyphenols are compounds that are naturally found in plant foods. They’re packed with antioxidants that offer a laundry list of health benefits.
According to Kartika’s research, māmaki leaves contain high levels of these three polyphenols:
CATECHINS
- helps regulate blood pressure
- promotes weight loss
- improves brain function
* green tea is known for high levels of catechins
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- helps regulate blood pressure
- promotes weight loss
- improves brain function
* found in green coffee beans, blueberries, and apples
RUTIN
- known for its anti-inflamatory properties
- strengthens blood vessels and improves circulation, which helps prevent blood clots (i.e. stroke and heart attacks)
- promotes weight loss
* rutin-rich foods include buckwheat, cranberries, and black/green/white teas
The UH study also found that māmaki leaves contain more catechins and rutin than teas that are widely touted for their health benefits, like Gyokuro green, Chinese oolong, and Kenyan black tea leaves.
I mean, it’s not supposed to be a competition or anything, but . . . MĀMAKI FOR THE WIN!
Also . . . INDIGENOUS INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WIN!
For generations, māmaki has been a staple of Hawaiian healing—grounded in ancient wisdom and backed by modern science.
The antioxidants and polyphenols in māmaki help support everything from detox to weight loss, and there's no better way to experience it than through a simple cup of tea.
If you’re curious about the real power of this plant, we invite you to give our farm-fresh māmaki + ‘ulu tea a try.
Take a moment, sip, and feel the connection to something that’s been trusted for centuries.
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