Yerba Mate Green (Organic, Cut and Sifted)

Yerba Mate is a plant indigenous to the subtropical rainforests of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, and the leaves are used to make medicine. Mate is gaining popularity in the U.S. for its robust antioxidant content and for its natural ability to boost energy, improve mood, and aid weight-loss. This stimulating herbal tea, has the ability, to energize without the nervousness and jitters associated with coffee. Yerba mate contains caffeine and other chemicals which stimulate the brain, heart, muscles lining blood vessels, and other parts of the body. Some people take yerba mate by mouth to relieve mental and physical tiredness (fatigue), as well as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It is also taken by mouth for heart-related complaints including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, and low blood pressure. Some people also take yerba mate by mouth to improve mood and depression; for diabetes; high cholesterol; weak bones (osteoporosis); to relieve headache and joint pains; to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and bladder and kidney stones; for weight loss; and as a laxative. In foods, yerba mate is used to make a tea-like beverage. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep out of reach of children. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.