Yerba Mate (also known as Erva Mate or Cimarron) is an evergreen plant that grows in Brazil and Paraguay, as well as other regions of South America. The inhabitants of South America have benefited from the valuable, life-giving qualities of this tree for centuries.
Scientific studies have confirmed the positive effects of the exotic drink on health. It turns out that the active ingredients contained in it can eradicate the cancer cells that cause colon cancer.
Yerba Mate is rich in polyphenols, which guarantee a beneficial effect on the cells of our body. Its intake is recommended in case you need an energy drink, it is also an alternative to coffee and has no side effects.
Yerba Mate contains a substance similar to caffeine, which has extremely positive properties and is able to give the body and our mind the immediate feeling of well-being and relaxation that could not have resulted in palpitations or feeling agitated.
Taking Yerba Mate in the evening can be beneficial and help the body recover the energy lost during the day. This drink has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, promoting the activity of the stomach and intestines.
It is able to effectively stimulate diuresis, which helps, when needed, to remove excess fluids more easily and support the activity of the kidneys. This characteristic makes it suitable for preventing the formation of kidney stones. The magical drink also stimulates the activities of the cardiovascular system.
Yerba Mate is a natural diet aid. It also stimulates brain activity and helps regain loss of concentration.
The dell'Erba Mate leaves in South America are still processed using traditional methods. After harvesting, they are left to dry in the sun for twenty-four hours. Then a crushing procedure through a special mill follows and only then the product is ready for use.
The drink can be prepared as ordinary tea, i.e. it is left for a few minutes in boiling water and then the liquid is filtered.
The drink can also be prepared after a special ritual, just as it was practiced by the Guarani Indians, who are considered to be the discoverers. In this case, you will need to have a special container available.
After washing the Mate leaves with boiling water, wait a few minutes and then you will be able to drink tea without having to filter it and therefore without removing the leaves.
