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Ilex paraguariensis
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Ilex paraguariensis - South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like teaParaguay tea, mateholly - any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges |
ilex paraguariensis
 yerba mate yerba mateIn the Holly family (yes, Christmas holly) Grows up to 45 feet (15m). Simple shaped leaves with serrated edges. Small greenishwhite 4 petal flowers. Red berry-like fruit. Plant contains caffeine and is used as coffee substitute and aphrodisiac. Steep leaves and twigs in hot (not boiling) water. Similar to green tea, maybe a little more bitter. Very popular in South America. Roasting takes away bitter taste, but also many of the beneficial health compounds of the fresh green plant. Doesn’t cause jitters or nervous energy that coffee does. Used to rejuvenate, detoxify body, fight fatigue and increase health and longevity.Ilex Paraguariensis
An evergreen shrub native to South America, which is rich in caffeine, neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acids, and theobromine catechols; maté is a stimulant and tonic; the leaves are used to to make a very hot tea habitually ingested in South AmericaLegalSeeMateIlex paraguariensis
Related to Ilex paraguariensis: yerba mateSynonyms for Ilex paraguariensisnoun South American hollySynonymsRelated Words |