What Does Mamaki Tea Do to Your Body? A Deep Dive into Hawaiian Wellness
                                
                                
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                                Native Hawaiian medicine, or lāʻau lapaʻau, has revered mamaki (Pipturus albidus) for centuries as a tonic and medicinal herb. But what does mamaki tea do to your body when you drink it? This traditional herbal tea, brewed from the leaves of a stingless nettle species, is a powerhouse of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can impact everything from your mental clarity to your cardiovascular health.