Traditional Uses:* as a stimulant (for its caffeine content); as an overall tonic (tones, balances, strengthens the body) and digestive aid; for obesity and as part of weight loss regimens; as a general nervine (balances/calms nerves) for nerve pain, nervous fatigue, and depression; for allergies and sinusitis
Ingredients: 100% pure yerba mate leaves (Ilex paraguayensis). No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated. It is a wild harvested product—grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers. This is a natural green leaf powder that has not been roasted, and will not taste like the traditionally prepared roasted leaves that are used as a beverage.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea): Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in 1 cup amounts, 2-3 times daily. It is also suitable to stuff into capsules.
Contraindications:
Yerba mate contains caffeine and should not be used by those who are sensitive or allergic to caffeine. Excessive consumption of caffeine is contraindicated for persons with high blood pressure, diabetes, ulcers, and other diseases. Yerba mate should not be consumed excessively and chronically (as it has been documented to increase the risk of oral and esophageal cancers).
Drug Interactions: None documented.
