Ilex Guayusa Powder

ORDERS OF 250G OR MORE MAY REQUIRE UP TO 4 WEEKS FOR PROCESSING AND SHIPPING. ILEX GUAYUSA The Amazonian Energy Leaf—A Herb for Focus, Antioxidants, and Gentle Stimulation BOTANICAL IDENTIFICATION Scientific Name: Ilex guayusa Loes.Common Names: Guayusa, Wayusa, Amazonian HollyFamily: Aquifoliaceae Ilex guayusa is an evergreen tree reaching 6–15 meters in height, with smooth gray bark and glossy, lanceolate leaves measuring 7–15 cm long. The leaves are dark green, serrated, and rich in caffeine and polyphenols. Small white flowers bloom in clusters, followed by red berries. Native to the upper Amazon regions of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia, guayusa thrives in humid, shaded environments of tropical rainforests at elevations of 200–2,000 meters. CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL USE Guayusa has been cultivated and consumed for centuries by Indigenous Kichwa, Shuar, and Achuar peoples of the Amazon. Traditionally, leaves are brewed into a tea consumed during early morning gatherings to promote