Yerba Maté, or Maté as it is often called, is a South American herb that has won many admirers in wide-ranging parts of the world. In the search for a natural stimulant devoid of side effects and toxicity, Maté currently holds the most hope. An invigorator of the mind and body, a natural source of nutrition, and a health promoter par excellence, Maté deserves the attention of every person interested in optimum health.
There is so much information out there about Maté, but we will give you a small preview here. Yerba Maté was introduced to colonizing and modern civilizations by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay and Argentina. It has seemingly always been the most common ingredient in household cures of the Guarani. Among the native Guarani the natural use of Maté for healthful purposes has persisted. They use it to boost immunity, cleanse and detoxify the blood, tone the nervous system, restore youthful hair color, retard aging, combat fatigue, stimulate the mind, control the appetite, reduce the effects of debilitating disease, reduce stress, and for insomnia. In modern Argentina and Paraguay, Maté tea has become ritualized in a manner reminiscent of coffee and green tea in Western and Eastern countries.
In Summary...Yerba Maté is and can be helpful with all of the following:
♦ A healthful alternative to coffee - Maté is a stimulating herbal beverage that awakens the mind and body without the nervousness or jitters associated with coffee. It contains about 1/2 the caffeine of coffee and black tea.
♦ Recognized as one of the most healthful natural beverages on Earth!
♦ A Whole Body Tonic
~ Provides a wealth of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, & amino acids (being especially high in Potassium and Magnesium)
~ Contains powerful antioxidants and beneficial phytochemicals
~ Maté is a whole food so nutrients are more absorbable and available to the body than by supplementing through pills or tablets
♦ Boosts the Immune System
♦ Increases Mental Clarity and Alertness as well as improving mood
♦ Sustains Energy Levels and Reduces Fatigue
♦ Helps Relieve Allergies
♦ Aids in Weight Loss
♦ Helps Improve Digestion
♦ Encourages Cleansing and Detoxifying
♦ Promotes Balance within the Body
*None of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA or other agencies. Scientists say more research is still needed. Try for yourself and see how you feel!
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| Directions | Suggested daily consumption is 2 to 3 cups of a 3-4 gram infusion. DO NOT use boiling water as this can burn the leaves. By adding cold water first, enough to just cover the leaves, and then adding in your boiling water this will help to avoid burning your Maté. The flavor tends to be more bitter if the herb has been burnt. Adjust the amount of herbs based on individual preference, constitution, and purpose. Leave to infuse for about 5 minutes. Add a touch of honey if desired. Many prefer half the amount of herb for enjoyment and double the amount when there is a medicinal need. |
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| Dosage | Yerba Maté is generally brewed in a less intense form in the U.S. than in South America. Still, if you don't like the bitter taste, you can soften it with sweeteners such as honey or orange peel. But please don't add milk because it can inhibit the absorption of the tea's antioxidants. Use as directed. If you are on prescription medications, or if symptoms persist, see your health care professional. |
| Storage | Store in a glass jar or seal bag tightly and keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. This is very important to ensure that the life-force and potency of the herbs is maintained. |
| Contra-Indications | AVOID OVER-USE: especially during pregnancy and diabetes, because of the caffeine, which could harm a fetus and raise blood sugar levels. Individuals at risk for esophageal cancer, such as smokers and heavy drinkers, might also want to sip cautiously. |
| Ingredients | South American Yerba Maté Herb Activities, Applications, and History: Maté (Ilex paraguarensis) is an evergreen member of the holly family. It grows wild in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil, but is most abundant in Paraguay where it is also cultivated. The plant is classified vaguely, according to Western herbal medicine, as an aromatic, stimulant, bitter, aperient (laxative), astringent, diuretic, purgative, sudorific (sweat inducing), and febrifuge (fever reducing). Maté contains numerous vitamins and minerals. It is brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of the perennial tree. In the wild, the plant needs about 25 years to develop completely, reaching in that case a height of up to 15 meters. Maté is as tea-like beverage that has a characteristic mature flavor which is somewhat sweet, bitter, withered leaf like, and alfalfa-like, similar to that obtained from tea (Camellia sinensis). The flavor of Maté will depend on many factors such as how the herb was grown, harvested, dried, and brewed. Of the 196 volatile chemical compounds found in Yerba Maté, 144 are also found in tea. The infusions of Maté (Ilex paraguarensis) are generally less astringent than those made of tea. Yerba Maté contains 11 polyphenols. Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals (phyto- meaning plant) are recently-discovered compounds that act as powerful antioxidants and are considered to exhibit anti-cancer effects in mammals by strengthening an organism's natural defenses and protecting it against cellular destruction (i.e. lycopene in tomatoes, flavonoids in blueberries, and isoflavones in soy). In addition to polyphenols, Yerba Maté leaves contain saponins. Saponins are phytochemicals that have been found to specifically stimulate the immune system and aid the body in protecting against disease. |
| Nutrition | Each infusion of Maté contains approximately: Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B ComplexMinerals: Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, PhosphorusAdditional Compounds: Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols, Polyphenols, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Pantothenic Acid and 15 Amino Acids. |
