Yerba Mate' Leaf

Yerba Mate' Leaf  - ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (Cut & Sifted) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ Description: Mate´ consists of the leaves of Ilex Paraguensis tree, belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is an evergreen with pale bark and an oblong-oval crown. alternate dark green leaves, and white flowers in clusters. Roasted Yerba Mate’ is a smooth, full-bodied herbal tea that generally contains about half as much caffeine as coffee. Origin: Argentina Other Names: Green Mate, Ilexparaguay Tea, Jesuit's Tea, Mate Leaf, Paraguay Cayi, Paraguay Tea, South American Holly, St. Bartholomew's Tea Part Used: Leaf Culinary Uses: The dried leaf of Yerba Mate’ is used to prepare a tea. Medicinal Uses: Mate’ is used as to relieve mental and physical fatigue. It is also used as a weight loss supplement and stimulates the burning of fat. Precautions and Adverse Reactions: Mate´ contains Caffeine. Pregnant and nursing women should avoid caffeine. *These statements have not been evaluated by the