Herbal Monographs

south america

Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis)

Yerba maté is a large Amazonian tree. Its leathery leaves are dried and consumed as a tea similarily to green and black tea. It's a potent source of caffeine and antioxidants...

Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Maca is a famous South American root vegetable with adaptogenic properties. It works to balance hormones directly through the hypothalamus, and provides a rich source of...