Can bougainvillea leaf be used as a tea?

Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, or trees belonging to the four o'clock family, Nyctaginaceae. In the past decade, studies conducted by scientists reported the potential biological activity of bougainvillea, showing beneficial potential in the health sector. There are three main research aspects: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant.

The leaves are known to have high antioxidant properties, and can be dried and used as tea. Tea made from the leaves has been shown to help reduce inflammation, improve digestive health and can help boost immunity.