Condition
Treatment Support
mild antidepressant
Application
tea
Yerba Mate
(Ilex paraguariensis)
Also know as Mate
Botanical Information
A medium small tree growing along waterways in parts of South America from the Holly family.
Working with Yerba Mate
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Teabag, bulk herb.
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.
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
Conditions treated with Yerba Mate
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
stimulant
Application
tea
Condition
Treatment Support
vessel dilatro
Application
tea
Condition
Treatment Support
mild analgesic
Application
tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
