Yerba mate | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
A traditional stimulant beverage studied for performance and metabolism. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Mate
Latin name
Ilex paraguariensis
Common names
Mate
foreign names
Ilex paraguariensis
The group
Aquifoliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
south america
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family.
The scientific name Ilex paraguariensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
Caffeine, theobromine, and chlorogenic acids
Properties and medical uses
A traditional stimulant beverage studied for performance and metabolism.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Excessive consumption can cause caffeine effects, so avoid drinking it very hot on a regular basis.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
south america
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Ilex paraguariensis are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically documented propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
South America.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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