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Lieferstatus:	i.d.R. innert 5-10 Tagen versandfertig
Veröffentlichung:	März 2021
Genre:	Naturwissensch., Medizin, Technik
ISBN:	9783030696139
EAN-Code:	9783030696139
Verlag:	Springer International Publishing
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 235 mm / B 155 mm / D 6 mm
Gewicht:	154 gr
Seiten:	92
Zus. Info:	Paperback
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This book explores the traditional use of Ilex paraguariensis, a plant that is widely distributed in South America. Thanks to its purported properties, it has been used for centuries in the form of teas with a variety of names, including: ¿yerba mate¿ (Argentina), ¿chimarrãö (Brazil), and others. Ilex paraguariensis and its teas (also referred to as ¿mate teas¿) are well known because of their alleged pharmacological effects in numerous common conditions, including obesity, osteoporosis, constipation, arthritis, and hypertension. These effects are generally ascribed to yerba mate teas because the botanical species contains bioactive and stimulating substances like caffeine (originally dubbed ¿mateine¿), various alkaloids, and several phenolic acids. Interestingly, the chemical profiles of these teas can fluctuate over time, creating serious production problems. As a result, it is difficult to reliably determine their safety and health effects on humans. In response to the global interest in these products, this book offers a reference guide to ¿yerba mate¿/¿chimarrãö teas. It analyzes their chemical profiles, discusses their bioactive features, and addresses their safety and health effects. In addition, since the cultural heritage of yerba mate has greatly contributed to its international success, the book also provides information on its historical legacy, regulatory aspects, and the global market.