← Back to all herbsYerba mate
Ilex paraguariensis
Benefits
- Energy boost
- Antioxidant
- Mental focus
- Mental alertness
Cautions
- Contains caffeine
- long-term high use may increase cancer risk (esophageal).
- Avoid in high blood pressure
Drug Interactions
- Additive with stimulants.
- May interact with MAOIs
- Stimulant medications