Palo Azul tea is a tea made from boiling the bark and wood of the palo azul shrub and tea. Palo Azul releases its flavor and a natural blue color that can be seen by holding the tea up to the light. It is also known by these names:
• Cyclolepis (Cyclolepis genistoides)
• Eysenhardtia Polystachya
• Arizona kidneywood
It has been used by locals since the 16th century to help with kidney function and joint pain. Research papers have supported the benefits of the tea for the kidneys and joint pain. The tea is available for purchase on Azul Tea’s website: https://azultea.com/