Chemistry and Safety of South American Yerba Mate Teas

This book explores the traditional use of Ilex paraguariensis, a plant that is widely distributed in South America. Thanks to its purported properties, it has been used for centuries in the form of teas with a variety of names, including: ‘yerba mate’ (Argentina), ‘chimarrão’ (Brazil), and others.

Ilex paraguariensis and its teas (also referred to as ‘mate teas’) are well known because of their all...