Coming straight from South America is a herb that has been known to have a wide array of benefits to counter several known disease. Taken usually in tea form, yerba mate has been touted to be able to help a person get through a number of diseases. There have also been talks of using mate (ilex paraguariensis) to treat anal fissure and there is a certain shred of truth regarding its effectiveness in treating this sort of anal problem.
History
Yerba Mate is derived from the plant mate that, in turn, comes from a family of hollies that grow naturally in the South American continent. It is characterized by an evergreen leaf that has the same appearance with eucalyptus, albeit larger. Its name is also derived from the Spanish word Yerba which means herb in English.
The leaves contain a considerable amount of caffeine which made it suitable in combating fatigue, headache and depression. It had also been used in treating cardiovascular problems including heart failure, hypertension and even irregular heartbeats. It can also be used to treat urinary tract infections and bladder and kidney stones. It is also a very viable addition to any weight loss program as it had been known to help the body burn through its stored fat.
In Treating Anal Fissures
Mate is known to possess several compounds which enabled it to counter constipation. It is important to note that fissures can be formed through constant trauma on the anal tissue caused by the passage of large stools. By helping the body digest the food it ingests better, mate can prevent the formation of hard and large stools while ensuring that the body purges all of the unwanted materials contained inside. Thus, mate is considered a very viable alternative to store-bought laxatives.
The herb can also help in dilating the blood vessels which restores the flow of blood in certain areas like the vessels found in a fissure. By enlarging the vessels, more blood flows through the blood vessels which in turn will relieve pressure around the fissure. With the vessels relaxed around the anus, having to undergo bowel movements would become a generally painless experience for the person. The increase flow of blood would also facilitate in the wound’s healing process.
Caution
Unlike many store-bought calcium channel blockers and topical anesthetics, the constant ingestion of mate would not result in dizziness as the herb facilitates in keeping blood pressure down to its normal levels. However, it is necessary to keep watch of the caffeine levels in every intake as the compound itself is known to result in insomnia, increased heart rate, nausea and an upset stomach leading to diarrhea.
Thus, it is advised that people with existing anxiety disorders, heart conditions, bleeding disorders and diabetes should not use mate (ilex paraguariensis) to treat anal fissure on a daily basis to reduce complications. In addition, it is best to consult with a physician or dietician first before ingesting mate to make the most out of the herb while preventing the worst side effects it could bring.
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