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We tell you the large number of weeds that exist and their properties
Yuyos for mate: which ones are good for health
According to the Buena Vibra website, this infusion, so characteristic of several South American countries, has, like many other recipes, many versions and many countries claim their own. But the most important thing is that drinking mate provides many benefits and is a very versatile drink to which you can add many yuyos for mate that are good for health, in addition to giving the mate a delicious flavor.
Medicinal benefits of mate
We tell you which ones you can mix with the herb to enhance its benefits for the body. There are many varieties of herbs that grow throughout Argentina and neighboring countries. We tell you which are the most beneficial and their properties for health.
Mountain herbs
The mountain herbs that grow in the provinces of Córdoba, San Luis, La Rioja, and San Juan are the most consumed with mate. We detail them for you, you can also get them in all herbal and diet stores or grow them at home.
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- Pepperine: It is good for digestion, it is antispasmodic and an aphrodisiac.
- pennyroyal: It is also good for an upset stomach, relieves cough and is sedative.
- Horse tail: Its main property is diuretic, relieves genitourinary discomfort and cleanses the body.
- Carqueja: It is also diuretic, antispasmodic, anticeptic, and because it is antacid, it is attributed hepatoprotective effects.
- Carquejilla: It is a diuretic, helps to lose weight and is also an aphrodisiac.
- Ambay: relieves cough and improves all respiratory conditions.
- Vira Vira: It is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and with strong antiviral properties.
Other herbs to add to mate
In addition to the one mentioned, other plants grow throughout the country or you can get them in stores. weeds for mate. We detail which ones they are according to their benefits, so it is more practical for you to choose the one that is good for your health.
Herbs that promote good digestion
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The yuyos for mate not only serve to improve the flavor, but also provide medicinal properties to this infusion.
- Boldo: It is the herb par excellence to relieve stomach and digestive discomfort.
- Kidron: helps improve digestion.
- Marcela: It is ideal for combating colic, indigestion, heartburn and other stomach problems.
- Burrito: It is another of the best weeds to relieve stomach problems and speed up the digestive process.
- Mint: It is digestive and relieves gastrointestinal discomfort. It’s very refreshing.
- Chamomile: It is very good at helping the digestive process and its flavor is very pleasant.
Herbs for mate that help you sleep better
- Linden: It is the perfect herb with sedative properties that help you relax and fall asleep. It has a rich sweet flavor.
- Kidron: This herb also has sedative properties and its lemony flavor is very refreshing to drink mate in summer.
- pennyroyal: It has powerful sedative effects, so it helps a lot to relax and sleep better.
- Valerian: It is a typical herb with sedative properties, but its flavor is not very pleasant.
- Balm: This herb is also sedative but also has a strong flavor that many find unpleasant.
Herbs with diuretic and laxative properties
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These herbs give a special flavor to the mate, in addition to providing it with properties that benefit health; It’s mostly a matter of taste.
Although you add some herb leaves to the mate, in this case it is not advisable to consume them in large quantities or for a long time, to avoid setbacks if you are away from home.
Diuretics are:
- Horse tail: It is the most common weed to achieve this diuretic benefit.
- Nettle: It is effective but it is very bitter, as well as difficult to collect because its leaves are very irritating to the skin.
- Dandelion: It is very diuretic and it is easy to find it because it grows wild in all patios, gardens or pastures.
- Corn beard: It is sweet and a little uncomfortable to put directly into the mate because the threads can sneak into the bulb and cover it. It is better to make an infusion first and then use that tea to prime the mate.
Purifying or laxatives are:
- Sacred Shell: It helps move the lazy intestine and is a powerful hepatoprotector.
- Sen: Helps regulate intestinal function when suffering from constipation.
Herbs with anti-inflammatory properties
- Arnica flower: Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it relieves rheumatic and muscle pain and provides an analgesic benefit.
- Ulmaria: Its medicinal properties are mainly anti-inflammatory, relieving muscle pain and it is a very good antiseptic and diuretic weed.
- Sage: It is very effective in relieving inflammatory processes, especially in the digestive and intestinal tract.
How to use these herbs in mate?
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You can have several jars with yerba mixed with different weeds and the yerba takes on the delicious flavor of the herbs over the days.
To enjoy these herbs, it is best to use the leaves dried in the shade, or wrapped in a soft canvas that allows air to pass through them or inside a burlap cloth where air circulates and just a little sunlight. The approximate drying time is 15 to 20 days so that they are very crispy and tasty.
Then store them in sterilized jars or airtight containers. Then every time you are going to drink mate, you put a teaspoon of the herbs you choose inside the mate.