Description yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis) Yerba mate
(Ilex paraguariensis), sometimes known as Paraguay tea "," Jesuit tea "or" tea from Brazil, is a South American species of the genus Ilex (like holly) and the family Aquifoliaceae. Its leaves, roasted, powdered and infused in hot water, provide a stimulating drink, mate, effects similar to those of coffee or tea.
The yerba mate is grown mainly in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. The Guarani are reputed to be the first to have grown, and then the Jesuit missionaries have widespread use in the rest of South America, as far away as Ecuador.
Yet almost threatened species, particularly because of deforestation.
Parts used-leaves
Properties / Effects / Hint:
Effects of mate (mate benefits):
- Stimulant, diuretic, slimming: glycogenolytic (burning sugar) and lipolytic or lipo-reducer (burns fat), anti-oxidant, anti-cellulite against cellular aging .
- fatigue, excessive weight during a diet supplement, cellulite, ° diabetes (see comment below).
Contraindication: heart problems (due to caffeine content)
Interactions: none known we believe
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