Comparative Anatomy of Ilex paraguariensis "Erva-Mate" and its Adulterant Citronella gongonha "Falso-Mate”
Abstract Ilex paraguariensis (Aquifoliaceae), commonly known as “yerba mate” or “erva-mate”, is a shrub or tree native to South America. The leaves of the plant are traditionally used to prepare a caffeine-rich infusion with several medicinal properties, including antirheumatic, antithrombotic, anti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar)
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132023000400808&tlng=en |