9 Surprising Jamaican Search Mi Heart Tea Benefits

You may not know this Jamaican bush tea unless you have some strong Jamaican connections. But Search mi heart tea is made from the leaves of the Rhytidophyllum Tomentosum plant.

Rhytidophyllum tomentosum search mi heart tea has a pleasant aroma and a clean, refreshing taste. This is one of those Jamaican herbal teas with a long history in Jamaican folk medicine.

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Jamaican Search Mi Heart Plant

This was one of my favorite bush teas growing up. I just loved the strong smell of the Search mi heart bush in the air on those cool dewy Mandeville mornings.  

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Search Mi Heart Tea Benefits

Fresh or dried Search mi heart leaves are brewed to make this tea in Jamaica.

What is Jamaican Search mi heart good for? Traditionally, the herbal tea is used as a home remedy for colds, stomach pains, high blood pressure, asthma, worms, and malnutrition.

However, Search mi heart tea is most widely used for problems relating to the heart.

How to Make Search Me Heart Tea

  • Add 3 cups of water to a saucepan-bring to a boil
  • 3 Search Mi heart leaves
  • Add the leave to boiling water and let boil for 5 to 7 minutes
  • Remove from heat, and strain into a cup
  • Sweeten to taste and enjoy
  • Serve warm

Search Mi Heart Benefits

  • Relieve Asthma
  • Cure Bronchitis
  • Clear Sinus Infections
  • Soothe Coughs
  • Shorten Colds
  • Ease Abdominal Pains
  • Reduce Fevers
  • Alleviate Menstural Cramps
  • Help Angina
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What Is Jamaican Search Me Heart?

Search mi heart belongs to the Rhytidophyllum species. Rhytidophyllum Tomentosum is the scientific name for search me heart bush.

The plant is a subtribe of the Gesneriaceae plant family which is made up of some 150 genera and more than 3500 species.

Rhytidophyllum Tomentosum is really a small shrub that likes to grow on rocky hillsides in shaded areas in Jamaica.

Search Mi Heart Health Benefits

Search me Heart as thick long velvety light green leaves. The plant blooms and produces small fruits all year round. The blooms are light yellow flowers with dark red to almost purple streaks inside. 

Search mi heart plant has long slender leaves with serrated edges.

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search mi heart rhytidophyllum tomentosum flowers

Both the plants leaves and flowers are covered with sticky, hair-like projections. They can be irritating some peoples skin.

Rhytidophyllum Tomentosum Benefits

Although only of small amount of plants from the Gesneriaceae plants have been studied. The Rhytidophyllum species is one of those examined.

Beneficial properties indentified Rhytidophyllum plant species include flavonoids, terpenes, steroids, phenolic glycosides, simple phenolics.

According to one source, the most prominent essential elements identified in search mi heart rhytidophyllum tomentosum were Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, and Sodium.

Calcium, and potassium were the most abundant elements found in the plant.

Elements Functions
CalciumThis is the most abundant mineral in the body. Calcium helps bones and teeth maintain their strength. The body needs calcium to help muscles and vessels contract and relax.
PotassiumThe main role of Potassium is the maintain normal fluid levels inside of the body cells.
IronIron is also part of a protein that transports and stores oxygen specifically in muscle tissues. The body also needs iron to make some hormones.
MagnesiumAn essential mineral, Magnesium is needed for healthy bones, blood, nerve and muscle function-including the heart muscle.
SodiumSodium works along with Potassium to maintain normal fluid balance outside of cells.

These chemicals are known to display antioxidants, anti-tumor, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.

According to one source, the major benefit of the plant is it’s a good source of polyphenols which exhibit important antioxidant behavior.

It means, like other foods that are rich in plant polyphenols, Search mi heart tea may offer some protection against cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases.

These findings are in the early stages. More examination to detemine the full potential Search mi heart needs to be conducted.

Where to Buy Search Me Heart

Where can you buy Jamaican search mi heart? Dried Search me heart herb can be purchased from some online websites that sell Jamaican herbs and spcies.

However, be sure to research credentials.

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Wildcrafted Jamaican search mi heart dried leaves and search mi heart teabags are available on reputable marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy.com.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Nothing stated here should be viewed as medicial advice. Please consult with a Professional Healthcare Provider about matters relating to your medical care.

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