
Material: Leaves of small
evergreen tree found near streams in forests of Brazil, Aregentina and Paraguay.
Usage: Leaves steeped in hot water and drunk.
Active Consituents:
Caffeine and other purines.
Effects: Stimulant.
Not as upsetting to system as coffee or tea.
Contraindications:
Long-term excessive use of caffeine may cause
nervousness, insomnia, habituation.
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