Mate folium

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.10.2021

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Synonym(s)

Ilex paraguariensis; Jesuit Tea; Mate leaves; Mate tea; Mate Tea; Mission Tea; Yerba; yerba mate

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Mate folium is the dried or roasted mate leaves used medicinally for which positive Commission E and HMPC monographs are available.

HMPC mon ograph: Traditional-use: fatigue and feeling of weakness, also to increase urine output.

ESCOP monograph: fatigue, physical weakness, increase in urine quantity

Commission E.Monograph: mental fatigue, physical exhaustion.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Active ingredients are methylxanthines (caffeine: at least 0.4% according to DAC; theobromine and small amounts of theophylline), 4-14% caffeoylquinic acids, catechine tannins, flavonoids and triterpenes, phenolic carboxylic acids: chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Diuretic, analeptic, positive inotropic, appetite suppressant.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

According to the indications of Commission E: mental and physical fatigue

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

Average daily dose 3g drug

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

The accumulation of oral carcinomas in mate tea drinkers requires further epidemiological studies.

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

Oasis organic herbal tea Mate Green; Bad Heilbrunner Mate Tea Green

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

The plant got the name "Mate" from the special drinking vessel from which the mate tea is traditionally drunk. This vessel is also called calabash.

The caffeine content per cup is roughly comparable to coffee or black tea.

Crushed drug for infusions (tea preparations with hot non-boiling water); the tea can be sweetened (sugar), also with milk or lemon juice. The powder of the drug can be used in various forms. The drug powder can be taken in different preparations.

Maté tea is often contaminated with harmful substances(anthraquinones and various pesticides).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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  2. Dasanayake AP et al (2010) Maté drinking and oral andoro-pharyngeal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Oncol 46:82-86.
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  4. Heck CI et al. (2007) Yerba mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis): a comprehensivereview on chemistry, health implications, and technological considerations. J Food Sci 72:R138-R151.
  5. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-ilex-paraguariensis-st-hil-folium_en.pdf

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Last updated on: 13.10.2021

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles