Yerba mate is an herbal tea made from the Ilex paraguariensis tree (viaL.A.
Yerba mate also contains caffeine which is a stimulant that has energy-boosting effects.
No scientific studies have been able to prove this, however.
Do the health risks of yerba mate outweigh the benefits?
Yerba mate contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are known carcinogens.
