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CHARACTERISTICS OF MATE
Scientific name: Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hilaire
Family: Aquifoliaceae.
Habitat: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile.
Alkaloids: Mateine = caffeine
Active parts: The leaves.
Uses of mate
With mate leaves, the mate infusion is prepared.
Is yerba mate a toxic plant?
It is not toxic. Quite the contrary, mate infusions are known for their medicinal properties. (More information in the listing below)
What are the properties of yerba mate infusion?
Among the principal properties, it is recognized as being stimulating, diuretic, stomachic, etc.
More information on mate characteristics and properties.
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