I drink a cup or two most days. I love how it gives me energy without that coffee buzz. It is supposed to be good for the mood. Hard to say if it works or not.

Warning: You cannot mix Yerba Mate and Valerian root (tea or supplement). Some kind of Mao inhibitor mixing thing. it has been years since I read about it, but mixing (as in drinking them within 2 weeks of each other) can give you high blood pressure. I used to drink them both and accidentally came across this info.

It is a VERY delicious tea. If you can, try to find the one that the guys in Colorado make. I feel like its the best and I have tried some pretty expensive kinds. This one is inexpensive and smmmmooooothhhh! It does give you energy and a very natural kind of "high" feeling. You just feel good. I drink mine hot with cream and sugar. I have had it without and I think its best with both. If I remember correctly it even says something about it tasting best with cream and sugar. Yuuuummm.....we need a hot tea/iced tea icons on here too don't you think?? I know the chicken soup ALWAYS makes me hungry!! Take care and SLAINTE my friend!!!....Irish

Thanks to you both. I am trying to find a drug free energy enhancer - not that I have huge issues with fatigue but there must be something which is not manufactured by a drug company!

HI, I looked this in the Mayo Clinic site and believe its not worth the risk involved. I'm very interested in anything natural as well, but also understand that even natural products might have side effects just like the rx. Thank you, Alma.

Thanks Alma. Would you have a link to this info?

Hey Alma!!!

Yes I am with Jill on this. Do you have a link for this info? I love Yerba Mate and have decided that I will pull out my fancy porcelen tea service and start drinking it again. It DOES make me feel so much better and I have spent the better part of the last 2 weeks in bed. I am so frustrated by fatigue that I went scrounging around and found my old Prednisone pills and am going to be taking them again. This after my doc warned me that Prednisone is not good for you. I have decided I really don't care, if it provides relief and allows me enough energy to get up and actually look for a job and then DO the job it is well worth it to me. The Yerba Mate would be an excellent alternative......Thank you if you do have it!! ... Tamye

www.mayoclinic.com/.../yerba-mate/AN0177...
Hi, I use prednisone but like the infusion, I read here on an older post how to. Its taken for 5-8 days only, my Dr also prescribed it like that. This Mayo Clinic site is good, many people travel just to be seen there, worth a look. Love Alma

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/yerba-mate/AN01774
Trying to posts links its still a challenge for me!! LOL

http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/9-foods-fight-fatigue/slide/10
You probably know about this, and it might help some. alma

Yerba Mate is a caffeine stimulant. They use it down in Argentina alot and just call it Mate. I stay away from caffeine. Valerian is a toxic herb if you reference Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss , the book has an extensive list of herbs and the side effects. I would concentrate on the peak hours you have energy and look into the multi vitamins and also Super Juice...that helps with my energy. Good luck.

I have to agree the cancer risk they are taking about with Yerba Mate sounds scary. The Prednisone side effects are pretty bad as well....

I read somewhere here a while ago about something called 5 hour energy, my daughter says its only vitamins and ok to drink. Maybe you can look into that, also if someone uses it, feedback will be welcomed. Thanks, Alma.

Thanks for your links Alma.

One of them gave some very cautionary info.

I really like the one which lists 9 foods which fight fatigue.
I especially like walnuts, yoghurt and DARK CHOCOLATE!!! Yippee!!!