{"product_id":"pito-pito-herbal-tea-all-natural-drink","title":"Pito-Pito Herbal Tea All-Natural Drink","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Pito-pito” tea is a traditional Filipino herbal tea made from a blend of seven (“pito” in Filipino) different plant ingredients. There isn’t one universal recipe, but common ingredients include leaves, seeds, roots, or fruits from plants such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Guava leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mango leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Banaba leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pandan leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Lemongrass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Anise seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Coriander seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome homemade versions also include ginger, sambong, or citrus peels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly claimed benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople traditionally drink pito-pito tea for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Digestion support — may help with bloating or mild stomach discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Relaxation — warm herbal teas can have a calming effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mild diuretic effects — ingredients like banaba or sambong are traditionally used to promote urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Cold and cough relief — ginger and lemongrass versions are often used during colds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Blood sugar support — banaba has been studied for possible glucose-lowering effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Antioxidants — many herbal leaves contain antioxidant compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat science says\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s limited high-quality clinical research on “pito-pito tea” as a specific blend. Most evidence comes from studies on individual herbs rather than the combined tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome ingredients have preliminary evidence:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Banaba — may help support blood sugar regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Lemongrass — may have mild anti-inflammatory and calming properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Guava leaves — traditionally used for digestive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut these effects are usually modest and not a substitute for medical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossible side effects and precautions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause recipes vary, side effects depend on the ingredients. Potential concerns include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Allergic reactions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Upset stomach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Lowered blood sugar (important if taking diabetes medication)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Increased urination or dehydration from diuretic herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding people, and anyone with kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, or taking prescription medications should be cautious with concentrated herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SGB23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995798454446,"sku":"EB-236825556817","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/2313\/5918\/files\/57_c748c742-12c2-4125-b11d-12243efd35ab.jpg?v=1781728070","url":"https:\/\/wellandblessed.store\/products\/pito-pito-herbal-tea-all-natural-drink","provider":"Well and Blessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}