Yerba Mate Extract

Description:Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a species of holly. This plant is native to southern Chile, western Uruguay, southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and Argentina. It is a small shrub with evergreen leaves, and is adorned with small flowers that are greenish-white in color. Many people steep the leaves and twigs of the plant to make tea. This is a healthy alternative to coffee, and provides many health benefits. Yerba Mate has a long list of health benefits. Some of these include appetite control, stress relief, and its ability to combat arteriosclerosis, or blockages of the arteries. Anti-fatigue, immunity protection, weight loss and allergies are some other areas where Yerba Mate is very beneficial. It is also used as a brain stimulant and to cleanse the colon.