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Yerba-Mate

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Yerba mate is a South American holly1 whose caffeine-containing leaves1 are brewed into hot or cold stimulant beverages.1 Indigenous Guaraní and some Tupi communities cultivated and consumed it before European colonization. Some studies suggest that consuming large amounts over long periods may increase the risk of cancers2 of the mouth, throat, and lungs.1 Drinking it very hot is associated with a higher cancer risk than drinking it at cooler temperatures.3

Dosage & Duration

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Dosage

Doses are population estimates that vary widely between individuals.

Moderate1000-1500 mg

Duration

Onset10-30 minutes
After Effects1-4 hours
Total4-6 hours

Subjective Effects

Subjective Effects not written up yet

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Yerba mate is reported to have anti-inflammatory properties.1

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption & half-lifenot documented yetMetabolitesnone documented yet

Interactions

Interactions not written up yet

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Tolerance

Tolerance not written up yet

Harm Potential

Addiction & Dependence

Psychological

Yerba mate can be habit-forming.

Toxicity

Carcinogenicity
Possible

Long-term consumption of large amounts of yerba mate may increase the risk2 of cancers of the mouth, throat, and lungs.2 Drinking it at 65 °C (149 °F) or hotter is associated with a higher cancer risk than drinking it at cooler temperatures.

Evidence Basis
Human EpidemiologicalLimited
Animal Models
None

History & Culture

Indigenous origins and colonial trade

Indigenous Guaraní and some Tupi communities cultivated and consumed yerba mate before European colonization. Early consumption was concentrated in the areas now known as Amambay and Alto Paraná in Paraguay. Cold mate, or tereré, was consumed by the Guaraní and has been credited as the original…

Legality

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References

Citations

  1. Yerba Mate—A Long but Current History. Nutrients (2021). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1311370612345
  2. Yerba mate: Is it safe to drink?. Mayo Clinic (2023). https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/yerba-mate/faq-20058343?p=1123
  3. Hot and cold mate drinking and esophageal cancer in Paraguay. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (1995). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/85478251
  4. A erva-mate e os Kaiowá e Guarani: da abordagem etnobotânica à promoção do desenvolvimento local. Interações (Campo Grande) (2012). https://doi.org/10.1590/s1518-701220120002000031
  5. Yerba Mate Cultural Landscape. UNESCO World Heritage Centre (n.d.). https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6612123
  6. Mate Definition & Meaning. Merriam-Webster (n.d.). https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mate1
  7. How to Drink Yerba Mate. Google Arts & Culture (n.d.). https://artsandculture.google.com/story/how-to-drink-yerba-mate/VAVhzohABm2gJg?hl=en123
  8. Socio–Cultural Significance of Yerba Maté among Syrian Residents and Diaspora. Economic Botany (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12231-021-09523-61
  9. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, section 2 — Controlled drugs and their classification for purposes of this Act. legislation.gov.uk (n.d.). https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/section/21
  10. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Schedule 2 — Controlled Drugs (latest available revised text). legislation.gov.uk (n.d.). https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/schedule/21

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