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Taxonomy:
Kingdom : Plantae
Division
: Magnoliophyta
Class
: Magnoliopsida
Order
:
Aquifoliales
Family
: Aquifoliaceae
Genus :
Ilex
Chemical
Composition:
Mate contains
xanthines, which are
alkaloids in the same
family as
caffeine,
theophylline, and
theobromine, well-known
stimulants also found in
coffee and
chocolate. Mate also
contains elements such as
potassium,
magnesium and
manganese.[12]
Caffeine content varies between 0.3% and 1.7% of dry weight
(compare this to 2.5–4.5% for tea leaves, and 1.5% for ground
coffee).
Part
used :
Whole
plant.
Refrence:
Antihyperglycemic Activity
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