Mulungu Tea – Shredded Erythrina Mulungu Bark – Brazil

Mulungu Tea – Traditionally Used for Relaxation & Evening Rest

Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu) is a tree whose bark has been prepared as a calming herbal tea for generations. In Brazilian folk medicine, Mulungu tea is traditionally consumed to promote
relaxation, emotional balance, and a sense of inner calm, particularly in the evening.

Research supports parts of this traditional knowledge. Scientific studies suggest that compounds found in Erythrina mulungu interact with neurotransmitter systems associated with relaxation, offering a plausible explanation for its long-standing use as a calming botanical.

Traditional Use

Among rural and indigenous Brazilian communities, Mulungu bark tea has been used during periods of rest, reflection, or emotional tension. The bark is gently prepared as an infusion or mild decoction and traditionally consumed later in the day, often as part of practices associated with
sleep-inducing herbs and calming evening rituals.

Traditionally, stronger preparations are made using a gentle decoction rather than an infusion.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 12 months.

Sourcing & Sustainability

Our Mulungu bark is ethically harvested in
Brazil
through trusted partners using traditional hand-harvesting methods that allow the trees to regenerate naturally, supporting both biodiversity and local livelihoods.

Further Reading

• Effect of Erythrina mulungu on anxiety during extraction of impacted lower third molars – Clinical research published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
• Herbal medicines as anxiolytics prior to third molar surgical procedures – Review including Erythrina mulungu (PubMed).
• Anxiolytic effects of erythrinian alkaloids from Erythrina mulungu – Preclinical pharmacological study (PubMed).
• Effects of chronic treatment with a water-alcohol extract of Erythrina mulungu – Experimental study on traditional use contexts (PubMed).