Yerba Mate Herbal Remedies
This South American herb has a stimulating effect due to its caffeine and theobromine content. It is traditionally employed for rheumatism, mild depression, fatigue, and acute headache. Yerba Mate has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of HOT.
Yerba Mate Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Yerba Mate Decoction | 1 cup 1-2 x daily |
Yerba Mate Reference Information
| Latin Name | Ilex paraguariensis |
| Other Names | Mate |
| Part Used | Leaf |
| Herb Forms | Teabag, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Nervous system |
| Cautions | Not recommended in high doses or for long-term use. This herb should not be used during pregnancy. As with all caffeine-containing herbs, it can raise blood pressure, stress the heart, and cause nervousness, anxiety, and sleeplessness, especially when u |
| Botanical Info | A medium small tree growing along waterways in parts of South America from the Holly family. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.