Μορφέας Posted December 16, 2007 (edited) Found this interesting Report and thought It might be of interest to those who have a genuine interest in the medical applications of plants and not just the interest in interesting highs. My apologies if I'm being redundant and this is common knowledge, I did not previously know that Yerba Mate had, perhaps an anti-inflammatory effect in feet and knee's or overall in joints? Arthritis anyone? "My boyfriend came home with some Bio-Freeze and raved about how it worked on his lower back. I took a look at the ingredients and found Ilex Paraguariensis. Thinking one would benefit more by drinking than rubbing it on I began my experimenting. I was taking asprin for pain in my feet and knees 3-4 times a day and could barely walk upon arising in the AM. I now take 3 heaping teaspoons steaped and strained in a pint of water daily. I have taken NO pain relievers for 3 monthes. Use caution the first 2-3 days as you will need the crapper often. Home day!" from http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=67747 Edited December 16, 2007 by Tepa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted December 16, 2007 Hey, thats good to know. I sometimes get arthritis in my hands from raynaud's disease. I think my yerba mate is about five years old I might have to drop by the russian store and get more. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
