Yerba Mate is a powerful stimulant. It has diuretic, tonic, and diaphoretic properties. It is said to cleanse the blood, tone the nervous system, stimulate the mind, fight fatigue, and ease stress. It even has age retarding properties.Yerba Mate has long been prescribed for arthritis, headache, constipation, and allergies.

Yerba Mate tea controls the appetite and is very sustaining making it an ideal herb for weight loss.

Yerba Mate contains antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins and minerals. It does not cause jitters or nervousness as coffee does, rather, it balances the body, calming a nervous one or rejuvenating a tired one. It is also used to stimulate other healing herbs.