Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

Yerba Mate, or ‘tea of the gods’, is native to South America. Known to possess more antioxidants than green tea, it is made from the leaves of the Mate tree.

Naturally caffeinated, it enhances energy and focus while strengthening the immune system.

Packed with vitamins A, B, C and E, it also has an impressive array of minerals including potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc. It maintains healthy skin, hair and muscles, and supports eye and heart health.

Used as a natural appetite suppressant, it may also improve digestion to encourage weight loss.

Part used:

Leaf

Energetics:

Astringent, bitter

Actions:

Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Indications: 

Immune support, weight loss, vitalising, eye, skin, hair and heart health

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26408319

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23088849

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21656672

https://www.organicfacts.net/yerba-mate.html

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Yerba Mate is used in our Super Dust and Meditation Tea.