This botanical is a long standing favorite in South America where it has been empirically selected for its effectiveness over many generations. Only organically cultivated or sustainable wild harvested plants are collected and shipped to our laboratories.

Throughout the Amazon rainforest, indigenous tribes have traditionally used achiote seeds (also called Annato) as a body paint and fabric dye. The rainforest tribes have used the whole plant as medicine for centuries. Today, achiote leaves are used to treat liver and urinary conditions, heartburn, digestive problems, prostate problems, internal inflammation, arterial hypertension, high cholesterol, cystitis, obesity, renal insufficiency, and to eliminate uric acid. The leaves are anti-bacterial and used in treating skin infections, burns, scars, venereal disease and other types of infections. It is also used as an antipyretic and astringent.

Achiote is a full spectrum botanical tea that can be extracted in heated water. Add one teaspoon of dried herb to 16 ounces of boiling water. Stir in herbs then remove from heat. Allow to steep until fully colored and flavored with the essence of the herb (at least 5 minutes). Strain, sweeten or flavor if desired. Serve warm or allow to cool and store in the refrigerator. Typically 1 to 4 cups of Achiote tea are taken daily.

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