Yerba Mate (Paraguay Tea, South American Holly) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Chemical this herb contains:
Caffeine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates central nervous system.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of
urine produced.
Causes hallucinations.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Is used as a laxative.
Increases perspiration.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, not
pregnant, basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Confusion |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Excessive urination |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Hallucinations |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Heartburn |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Insomnia |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Irritability |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nervousness |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Rapid heartbeat |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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