This bombilla (metal filter-straw) is hand-crafted from a benefical alloy of zinc, magnesium, and iron. It will not rust, flake, or peel. Used to filter the yerba mate from the gourd, the bombilla provides a direct herbal infusion. Roasted mate leaves are used throughout South America to make an infusion with stimulant effects. This plant provides a good alternative to tea or coffee, as it is not so upsetting to the system. There are also significant health benefits to its use. Yerba mate contains xanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline), saponins, and 10% chlorogenic acid. Sterols resembling ergosterol and cholesterol are also present in yerba mate, and novel saponins, called matesaponins, have been discovered. Saponins are phytochemicals which have been shown to stimulate the immune system. Yerba mate leaf is also a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and 15 amino acids. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Mate for 'Mental and physical fatigue.' 'Average daily dosage: 3 g of drug; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Comminuted herb for teas, herb powder for other galenical preparations for internal use.' 'Actions: Analeptic; Diuretic; Positively inotropic; Positively chronotropic; Glycogenolytic; Lipolytic.' An analeptic is a CNS stimulant. Chronotropic means: rate of muscle contraction. Inotropic means: force of muscle contraction. This has significance for people with heart problems. A positive effect on these two actions would mean an increase in the rate of contraction (positive chronotropic) and an increase in the force of contraction (positive inotropic). A glycogenolytic agent promotes the conversion of glycogen to burnable glucose. A lipolytic agent promotes the hydrolysis of fat. Mate is used for fatigue, nervous depression, rheumatic pains, psychogenic headache, and is specifically indicated for headache from fatigue. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia lists mate for psychogenic headache, fatigue, nervous depression, and rheumatic pains. In Germany, mate leaf is used as a component of prepared bladder and kidney teas, headache teas, and laxative teas. Mate dry extract is found as a component of instant teas and the alcoholic tincture is used in compound fluid preparations. In the United States, mate is used in monopreparations and as a component of central nervous system stimulant dietary supplements for mental and physical fatigue, aqueous infusion, alcoholic tincture, and aqueous dry extract. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The tea is very sustaining, and sometimes it is the only refreshment carried for a journey of several days. Tonic, diuretic, diaphoretic, and powerfully stimulant.'
Each Ali gourd is truly inspirational. Ali, the artist, stylistically burns the outside of the gourd to a rich, dark brown. Then, she carves beautiful geometric mandalas revealing the natural light brown color of the gourd. Her mandalas reflect flowers, mountains, spirals, and other natural elements. Each Ali gourd comes with a 10-page booklet detailing its use in South American culture and instructions on how to cure, pack, and care for your gourd. *Bombilla not included. Roasted mate leaves are used throughout South America to make an infusion with stimulant effects. This plant provides a good alternative to tea or coffee, as it is not so upsetting to the system. There are also significant health benefits to its use. Yerba mate contains xanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline), saponins, and 10% chlorogenic acid. Sterols resembling ergosterol and cholesterol are also present in yerba mate, and novel saponins, called matesaponins, have been discovered. Saponins are phytochemicals which have been shown to stimulate the immune system. Yerba mate leaf is also a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and 15 amino acids. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Mate for 'Mental and physical fatigue.' 'Average daily dosage: 3 g of drug; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Comminuted herb for teas, herb powder for other galenical preparations for internal use.' 'Actions: Analeptic; Diuretic; Positively inotropic; Positively chronotropic; Glycogenolytic; Lipolytic.' An analeptic is a CNS stimulant. Chronotropic means: rate of muscle contraction. Inotropic means: force of muscle contraction. This has significance for people with heart problems. A positive effect on these two actions would mean an increase in the rate of contraction (positive chronotropic) and an increase in the force of contraction (positive inotropic). A glycogenolytic agent promotes the conversion of glycogen to burnable glucose. A lipolytic agent promotes the hydrolysis of fat. Mate is used for fatigue, nervous depression, rheumatic pains, psychogenic headache, and is specifically indicated for headache from fatigue. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia lists mate for psychogenic headache, fatigue, nervous depression, and rheumatic pains. In Germany, mate leaf is used as a component of prepared bladder and kidney teas, headache teas, and laxative teas. Mate dry extract is found as a component of instant teas and the alcoholic tincture is used in compound fluid preparations. In the United States, mate is used in monopreparations and as a component of central nervous system stimulant dietary supplements for mental and physical fatigue, aqueous infusion, alcoholic tincture, and aqueous dry extract. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The tea is very sustaining, and sometimes it is the only refreshment carried for a journey of several days. Tonic
Guayaki gourds and bombillas are artisan-crafted directly in the heart of South America. It is important to remember that a gourd is a gift from the earth. Every gourd is unique in its own way, and there are no two exactly alike. The Gaucho gourd is a beautiful, functional gourd that honors the free-spirited nature of the Gauchos (Argentine cowboys). Sharing a gourd is a ritual of hospitality and friendship. The Gaucho gourd comes with a 10-page color booklet that provides directions on curing, packing, and caring for your gourd, as well as the rich history of the gourd in South American culture. Bombilla not included. Roasted mate leaves are used throughout South America to make an infusion with stimulant effects. This plant provides a good alternative to tea or coffee, as it is not so upsetting to the system. There are also significant health benefits to its use. Yerba mate contains xanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline), saponins, and 10% chlorogenic acid. Sterols resembling ergosterol and cholesterol are also present in yerba mate, and novel saponins, called matesaponins, have been discovered. Saponins are phytochemicals which have been shown to stimulate the immune system. Yerba mate leaf is also a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and 15 amino acids. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Mate for 'Mental and physical fatigue.' 'Average daily dosage: 3 g of drug; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Comminuted herb for teas, herb powder for other galenical preparations for internal use.' 'Actions: Analeptic; Diuretic; Positively inotropic; Positively chronotropic; Glycogenolytic; Lipolytic.' An analeptic is a CNS stimulant. Chronotropic means: rate of muscle contraction. Inotropic means: force of muscle contraction. This has significance for people with heart problems. A positive effect on these two actions would mean an increase in the rate of contraction (positive chronotropic) and an increase in the force of contraction (positive inotropic). A glycogenolytic agent promotes the conversion of glycogen to burnable glucose. A lipolytic agent promotes the hydrolysis of fat. Mate is used for fatigue, nervous depression, rheumatic pains, psychogenic headache, and is specifically indicated for headache from fatigue. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia lists mate for psychogenic headache, fatigue, nervous depression, and rheumatic pains. In Germany, mate leaf is used as a component of prepared bladder and kidney teas, headache teas, and laxative teas. Mate dry extract is found as a component of instant teas and the alcoholic tincture is used in compound fluid preparations. In the United States, mate is used in monopreparations and as a component of central nervous system stimulant dietary supplements for mental and physical fatigue, aqueous infusion, alcoholic tincture, and aqueous dry extract.
Fill your gourd about 2/3 full with Yerba Mate. Tilt your gourd to the side, and ''shape'' the yerba to form a ''wall'' that rises at an angle to the top of the gourd. Wet the yerba mate with cold water, and take care to keep your ''wall'' intact. Place your Bombilla (filter straw) into the yerba mate while holding the top with your thumb. Get the bombilla into the herb so it is wedged into yerba and does not move too easily. Reform your wall if needed. Finally, pour hot, not boiling water over the yerba mate, and draw out your first infusion. Some may prefer to spit out the first ''draw'', as it can be very strong. Keep your water supply handy - the yerba in your gourd will infuse many ''draws'' of water.
Fill your gourd about 2/3 full with Yerba Mate. Tilt your gourd to the side, and ''shape'' the yerba to form a ''wall'' that rises at an angle to the top of the gourd. Wet the yerba mate with cold water, and take care to keep your ''wall'' intact. Place your Bombilla (filter straw) into the yerba mate while holding the top with your thumb. Get the bombilla into the herb so it is wedged into yerba and does not move too easily. Reform your wall if needed. Finally, pour hot, not boiling water over the yerba mate, and draw out your first infusion. Some may prefer to spit out the first ''draw'', as it can be very strong. Keep your water supply handy - the yerba in your gourd will infuse many ''draws'' of water.
These undecorated mate vessels are an excellent choice for the simple-at-heart, as well as for those who wish to personalize their own gourd with carving tools, paints, dyes, and beads. It is necessary to cure your mate gourd before use. This process removes the bitter gourd taste from the vessel. Scrape the dry, flaky material form the inside of the gourd with a spoon. Fill the gourd with loose yerba mate. Pour in hot water. Let the gourd sit for 24 hours. Empty the gourd and scrape inside again. Rinse well. Fill the gourd with loose yerba mate a second time. Pour in hot water again. Allow the gourd to sit another 24 hours. Empty the gourd and give it a final scrape with a spoon. Rinse well. Your gourd is now ready for use! Remember to follow these tips to keep your gourd in good shape: Do not use soap when cleaning the gourd. A thorough rinse is sufficient. Do not run gourd through the dishwasher. Do not leave used tea leaves in the gourd for extended periods after use. Empty gourd after use, rinse well, and allow to dry on a windowsill. If you use additional herbs or flavors in your gourd, your gourd will acquire those flavors afterward.
It is necessary to cure your mate gourd before use. This process removes the bitter gourd taste from the vessel. Scrape the dry, flaky material form the inside of the gourd with a spoon. Fill the gourd with loose yerba mate. Pour in hot water. Let the gourd sit for 24 hours. Empty the gourd and scrape inside again. Rinse well. Fill the gourd with loose yerba mate a second time. Pour in hot water again. Allow the gourd to sit another 24 hours. Empty the gourd and give it a final scrape with a spoon. Rinse well. Your gourd is now ready for use! Remember to follow these tips to keep your gourd in good shape: Do not use soap when cleaning the gourd. A thorough rinse is sufficient. Do not run gourd through the dishwasher. Do not leave used tea leaves in the gourd for extended periods after use. Empty gourd after use, rinse well, and allow to dry on a windowsill. If you use additional herbs or flavors in your gourd, your gourd will acquire those flavors afterward.
Fill your gourd about 2/3 full with Yerba Mate. Tilt your gourd to the side, and ''shape'' the yerba to form a ''wall'' that rises at an angle to the top of the gourd. Wet the yerba mate with cold water, and take care to keep your ''wall'' intact. Place your Bombilla (filter straw) into the yerba mate while holding the top with your thumb. Get the bombilla into the herb so it is wedged into yerba and does not move too easily. Reform your wall if needed. Finally, pour hot, not boiling water over the yerba mate, and draw out your first infusion. Some may prefer to spit out the first ''draw'', as it can be very strong. Keep your water supply handy - the yerba in your gourd will infuse many ''draws'' of water.
3 count package. 100% cotton. Contains no color dyes. Can be used to infuse teas, coffee, mulled spice drinks - Add to water, cider, or wine. Cook with fine herbs - for a recoverable seasoning in soups and stews. Bath herbs - let bag hang under hot running water; throw away herbs after use, rinse bag, and reuse. Sachets and potpourri - hang in closet.
Fill-your-own fusible paper tea bags. Easy to use and convenient, simply fill one or more Press-N-Brew tea bags with a favorite tea or herbal blend, and iron the open end together (a curling iron works great too). Press-N-Brew tea bags are white, measuring 2.25''W x 2.25''H for small, and 3.75''W x 5''H for large.
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