Aquifoliaceae
Holly family
2 medicinal plants in this family
Plants
Guayusa
Ilex guayusa
Aquifoliaceae
Kichwa people of Ecuador brew guayusa as a pre-dawn 'dreaming tea' consumed communally before 3 AM to interpret dreams and plan the dayShuar and Achuar peoples use guayusa to increase alertness and stamina for long hunting expeditionsTraditional emetic use: large quantities consumed to induce vomiting as ritual purification by Amazonian hunters
Yerba Mate
Ilex paraguariensis
Aquifoliaceae
Stimulant beverage and energy enhancementMental alertness and focusDigestive aid and appetite stimulant
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