Yerba mate, pronounced herba-mah-tay, is a traditional herbal brew taken throughout the South American countries. In some areas, it is the national drink, more popular than coffee or any other type of tea.

This herb is a powerful stimulant with tonic, diuretic, and diaphoretic action. It is said to cleanse the blood, tone the nervous system, stimulate the mind, fight fatigue, and ease stress. Yerba mate is even credited with age-retarding properties. It is prescribed to treat arthritis, headache, constipation, and allergies. As an aid toweight-loss, its historic ability to control appetite and its diuretic properties are considered valuable. (more…)