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	EcoTeas Organic yerba mate at fair prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Yerba mate or hierba mate, or sometimes called simply mate, is a shrub in the holly family Aquifoliaceae, native to South America, used as an herbal tea.
		Once the yerba is thus settled, the mate is then carefully brought to a roughly sideways angle, with the opening tilted just slightly upward of the base, and the mate is once again shaken, though only very gently and with an exclusively side-to-side motion.
		Studies of mate, though very limited, have shown preliminary evidence that the mate xanthine cocktail is different from other plants containing caffeine most significantly in its effects on muscle tissue, as opposed to those on the central nervous system, which are similar to those of other natural stimulants.
	www.yerbamate.com (2000 words)

	Database Entry: YERBA MATE - Ilex paraguariensis, Ilex paraguayiensis, YERBA MATE - Ilex paraguarensis, YERBA MATE - ...
		Synonyms: Ilex paraguayensis, I. paraguensis, I. mate, I. domestica, I. sorbilis
		Yerba mate's traditional use for the heart may be due to the phytochemical theophylline, also known as a pharmaceutical medication used to stimulate the heart muscle.
		Yerba mate should not be consumed excessively and chronically (as it has been documented to increase the risk of certain such cancers as oral and esophageal cancer).
	www.rain-tree.com /yerbamate.htm (3489 words)

	Yerba Mate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Yerba Mate’ (Ilex paraguariensis) is a tree cultivated in Paraguay, Brazil and northern Argentina.
		The leaves of Yerba Mate’ are made into a hot or cold beverage, and this Yerba Mate’ “tea” is drunk to alleviate fatigue, suppress appetite, stimulate body and mind, and boost metabolism.
		Yerba mate’ also demonstrates 5-lipoxygenase inhibitory activity, which makes the herb of use in some cases of mild to moderate asthma.
	www.medicinehunter.com /yerba_mate.htm (502 words)

	Yerba Maté: Drink of the Gods
		Today yerba maté is grown in the iron-rich, acidic soil and semi-tropical climates of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, which employ 400,000 people to cultivate, prepare and distribute it to Latin America, the Middle East, North America and the European community, where it is known as the "Elixir of the Jesuits".
		Yerba maté supplies many of the nutrients required by the heart for growth and repair, plus it has a metabolic effect by increasing the supply of oxygen to the heart, especially during periods of stress or exercise.
		Yerba maté can also be made in a coffee machine, a French press, and cold as a refreshing sun tea.
	www.biznet1.com /herbs/yerba/nutrition.htm (973 words)

	Yerba Mate - Health benefit studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		By Daniel B. Mowrey Ph.D. Yerba Mate, or Mate as it is often called, is a South American herb that has won many admirers in wide-ranging parts of the world.
		Yerba Mate was introduced to colonizing and modern civilizations by the primitive Guarani Indians of Paraguay and Argentina.
		Mate is often used as a staple food, sometimes substituting for such important foods as bread and vegetables.
	www.thebestyerbamate.com /studies.html (1513 words)

	Yerba Maté tea \| Biohabit.org
		"Brewing" yerba mate green tea in a mate gourd with a straw is the antioxidant South American equivalent of the greentea ceremony--originated by the native rainforest tribe; the Guarani.
		Yerba mate is lower in caffeine (contains theine, or mateine--in the molecular class of xanthines) and just doesn't give most people the health risks, jitters and crash that coffee is known for.
		The "loose leaf" kilo (2.23lb.) bags of yerba (ilex paraguariensis in Latin) can be used in the yerba mate gourds with bombilla for traditional yerba mate preparation, in a guampa as terere (iced water mate tea), with herbs and spices for chai tea, or cooked as delicious stovetop mate cocido.
	www.biohabit.org /node/802 (776 words)

	Yerba Mate - What is it?
		Mate is as tea-like beverage consumed mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil.
		It is brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of the perennial tree Ilex paraguarensis ("Yerba Mate").
		Mate has a characteristic mature flavor which is somewhat sweet, bitter, withered leaf like, and alfalfa-like, similar to that obtained from tea (Camellia sinensis)[1].
	www.noborders.net /mate/what.html (417 words)

	Yerba Mate Natural Nutrition
		Out knowledge of mate's effects are currently limited almost exclusively to observations on gross changes in behavior: such as an increase in energy and vitality, better ability to concentrate, less nervousness, agitation and anxiety, and increased resistance to both physical and mental fatigue.
		One of the remarkable aspects of mate' is that it does not interfere with sleep cycles; in fact, it has a tendency to balance the cycles, inducing more REM sleep when necessary, or increasing the amount of time spent in delta states.
		Mate reduces the effects of stress on the body; this property probably involves a combination of effects on the endocrine system, the nervous system and the immune system, but is one of the most important of the herb's actions.
	www.a1b2c3.com /drugs/yer_03.htm (3698 words)

	Aviva, Ltd. - What Is South American Yerba Mate?
		Yerba Mate, like coffee, is available in different flavors and prepared in various ways.
		Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a small tree native to the subtropical highlands of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
		Yerba Mate is known as the national drink of these countries, and is consumed by millions of South Americans as a healthful alternative to coffee.
	www.yerba-mate.com /yerbamate.htm (515 words)

	YerbaMateInformation
		Mate is shared with close friends, lovers, people who have earned one's respect and closest attentions. To have a mate friendship is to have cemented, perhaps, a bit of guaranteed peace in life.
		The yerba mate in the plantation is allowed to grow to a height of around 15 feet (shorter if machine harvested) though Ilex Paraguariensis in the wild will grow to about 30 feet. In most plantations a landlord pays workers per kilo for their cutting of the crop.
		Yerba mate growing in plantation. Eucalyptus trees planted as shade and windbreak double as fuel for drying kilns.
	www.yerbamateteagourd.com /YerbaMateInformation.html (1336 words)

	Guayaki - "Feel the Good Energy" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		We both realized that Guayakí Yerba Mate could be the fuel for the green revolution, that it could provide both needed income for the forest peoples of South America and a healthy energy beverage for North Americans.
		Guayakí Yerba Mate is grown and hand-picked below the shade of its native rainforest canopy, then traditionally wood-aged to complement its natural earthy flavor.
		Yerba mate has been shared daily among friends as a healthy and energizing drink, providing 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, and abundant antioxidants.
	www.guayaki.com /yerbaMate (277 words)

	Yerba Mate Info
		The beneficial and therapeutic aspects of yerba mate (Ilex paraguayensis), verified after centuries of observations and use, were lately confirmed by numerous scientific studies.
		Regarding the effects of yerba mate, changes in behaviour such as an increase in energy and vitality are also observed, as well as an increased capacity of concentration, reduction of nervousness and increased resistance to mental and physical fatigue.
		Yerba Mate is a product with unquestionable qualities, and is an ideal drink to enjoy at all times, by all ages.
	store.amigofoods.com /yerbamateinfo.html (746 words)

	Stash Tea: Green Yerba Mate
		Consumed morning and afternoon, Yerba Mate is the beverage of choice for millions of South Americans as a healthful alternative to coffee.
		Yerba Mate comes from a small tree native to the subtropical highland of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
		Yerba Mate was introduced to Europeans by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay and Uruguay.
	www.stashtea.com /w-050804.htm (214 words)

	Yerba Mate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Yerba mate has traditioally been consumed mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil, as a tea-like beverage.
		The dried leaves and smaller stems of the perennial tree Ilex paraguarensis ("Yerba Mate") are used to brew the tea.
		Traditionally, yerba mate, sometimes just called mate, is used by steeping the chopped or ground plant matter in boiling hot water in a gourd and then drinking it with a straw called a bombilla (bahm-be-yah).
	www.putzu.com /mate.htm (465 words)

	Yerba Mate in Argentina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Yerba mate is the national drink of Argentina.
		In northern Argentina, mate is often sweetened, to the dismay of purists.
		Yerba mate is supposed to have powers such as mental stimulation, fatigue reduction, stress reduction, insomnia elimination, appetite control, body immunization, blood detoxification, nervous system toning, restoration of hair color and preservation of youth.
	www.zonalatina.com /Zldata109.htm (471 words)

	mate. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Mate is the most popular beverage in S South America, and its culture is an important industry in Brazil and Paraguay.
		The word mate refers also to the cups in which the tea is infused, which are made from curiously shaped gourds or calabashes, with small openings cut in the top and sometimes decorated with silver mountings.
		Mate is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Celastrales.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ma/mate.html (233 words)

	Yerba Mate Tea - Boost Energy - Detoxify - Boost Mental Clarity - Weight Loss - Improve Immune System
		Yerba Mate is grown in the heart of South America.
		Yerba Mate, an evergreen member of the Holly family, is grown traditionally in the rain forests of South America.
		Yerba Mate is considered one of the most nutritious plants on the planet.
	www.relaxsipenjoy.com /yerba_mate_south_american_tea.aspx (238 words)

	Guayakí Launches The First 32-Ounce Yerba Maté Latté Concentrates :: Natural and Nutritional Products Industry ...
		And, Guayakí Yerba Mate is gentle on the stomach, a welcomed benefit for coffee drinkers who struggle with the heavy acid and oil content of coffee.
		Yerba mate is known to aid digestion and is used as a supportive treatment in weight-loss programs.
		Guayakí Yerba Mate products can be purchased at thousands of natural food stores, cafes and supermarkets throughout North America or though their secure website www.guayaki.com.
	www.npicenter.com /anm/anmviewer.asp?a=11942&z=6 (719 words)

	yerba mate preparation
		Yerba mate can also be brewed in a coffee pot, or into an airpot.
		Accomodate the yerba mate on one side of the mate gourd, leaving a hollow area on the other side.
		Leave the mate gourd tilted for a few minutes until the yerba mate has absorbed the water.
	www.yerbamatetea.com /yerbamateprep.htm (1184 words)

	Yerba Mate Tea
		Yerba Mate is the traditional beverage in many parts of Latin America where it is enjoyed as a refreshing start of each day and a revitalizing, stimulating, social drink wherever people meet.
		Mate is rapidly gaining popularity in North America and Europe as a weight reducer; it is said to act as a natural hunger and thirst suppresser.
		Yerba Mate contains quercetin is said to aid in the relief of allergies, asthma, and hay fever.
	www.cookscorner.net /Tea/mate.html (401 words)

	Why drink yerba mate
		Thanks to its vitamin B complex, Yerba Mate collaborates to sugar intake in man's muscles, nerves and cerebral activity; vitamins C and E act as organic defense and on the organism's tissues; mineral salts, jointly with xanthine, help the cardiovascular work and blood circulation by decreasing blood pressure, since xanthine acts as a vasodilator.
		Yerba Mate also acts on the digestive tube by activating peristaltic movements; it facilitates digestion, attenuates gastric troubles and enhances evacuation and urination.
		Yerba Mate's stimulant action is longer than that of coffee and does not have side effects such as insomnia and irritability.
	www.mymateworld.com /why_drink.htm (381 words)

	Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguensis - Encapsulated Herbal Extract - Herbs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Mate (pronounced mah-tay), the tea made from the Yerba Mate plant, is the South American equivalent to coffee in the United States.
		Yerba Mate is a large, white-flowered shrub native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, growing up to 20 feet tall.
		Yerba Mate is sometimes combined with other remedies in the treatment of psychogenic headache, fatigue, mild nervous depression, and rheumatic pains.
	www.viable-herbal.com /singles/herbs/s587.htm (1024 words)

	What is Yerba Mate? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The gourd (mate) containing the brew is passed to each participant in a circle, who drains it through a metal straw (bombilla), before refilling it with hot water for the next participant.
		Passing the mate around is a decorous ritual, a convivial part of life, not only in the countryside, but anywhere in the city.
		It has become such a social symbol that not accepting a sip, provided you are in a typical 'mate setting', may be viewed strangely.
	www.travelsur.net /mate.htm (731 words)

	Yerba Mate - The South American Herbal Green Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Yerba Mate (pronounced Share-ba Mah-tay or Yair-ba Mah-tay depending on the Country’s Spanish accent) has been a key centerpiece in the diets and lives of thousands of fortunate South Americans for centuries.
		Yerba Mate is the new alternative to start our day natural and in a healthy way.
		Yerba Mate is recommended to provide all that we need to get going with a huge boost of positive energy and great health benefits including...
	www.thebestyerbamate.com (264 words)

	Mi Yerba Mate - a South American herbal tea energy beverage - Yerba Mate Bombillas - Loose Leaf Yerba Mate- Wholesale ...
		Yerba Mate [Yerba Mahtae or Jerba Mahtae] is an all natural green herbal drink, as rich in antioxidants as it is in culture.
		From the Guarani, to the early Jesuit Priests to Charles Darwin, Yerba Mate has had a rich history; and although its roots are in South America, Yerba Mate has crossed centuries, cultures, languages, and religions to become an integral part of the diet for millions of people around the world.
		Mate is typically consumed with a traditional mate y bombilla.
	www.miyerbamate.com (398 words)

	Healthy Choices - Yerba Maté: The Plant
		Yerba maté is a South American holly tree (Ilex paraguariensis).
		Yerba Maté was first farmed by Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century.
		The gourd is the vessel that holds the loose yerba maté.
	www.healthychoicesnm.com /prod_yerbamate.htm (876 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Yerba Mate Information and Product Listing! Yerba Mate FAQ!
		An average dose of Yerba Mate is usually 3 grams of unstandardized powder.
		Aside from superficial side effects, some studies have shown Yerba Mate to possibly be carcinogenic and to be a risk factor for cancer of the head and neck.
		Yerba Mate can usually be found in most grocery stores in the form of a tea but can also be found in numerous weight loss and energy supplements.
	www.bodybuilding.com /store/yerba.html (634 words)

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