Contains a rich supply of Vitamins (A, C & B complex), minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium potassium, manganese, silica and phosphorous), choline, inositol and carotene. Used in South America as a tea. Bodily influences: Stimulates the central nervous system without becoming a habit or an addiction. It induces better patterns of sleep. Acts as a mild diuretic. relaxes peripheral blood vessels; thereby reducing blood pressure. Research has shown that mate arouses the mind and body reduces fatigue and reduces the effects of stress. Mate has been used clinically to assist those who wish to kick the caffeine habit. As mate is used caffeine addiction disappears. The active ingredient in mate (mateine) does resemble caffeine structurally and belongs to the same class (xanthines). Mate does not contain caffeine.
It induces better patterns of sleep. Acts as a mild diuretic. relaxes peripheral blood vessels; thereby reducing blood pressure. Research has shown that mate arouses the mind and body reduces fatigue and reduces the effects of stress. Mate has been used c
