Suggested dosing of Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate)
Dried leaves steeped in hot water 10 min
No typical dosing guidelines
Suggested uses of Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate)
Relieve mental and physical fatigue,diuretic, mood modifyer, analgesic, depression, weight loss
Efficacy
More studies are needed to determine effetiveness
Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Hypertension
Excess stimulation
Inhib. platelet aggregation
Increased risk of esophageal cancer (heavy use)
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypertension
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
2% caffeine content
