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Ethnomedicinal Uses of Yerba Maté among Study Participants.
| Medicinal use | Frequency of citation (Nreports = 82) |
|---|---|
| Protection from and treatment of kidney stones | 18 |
| Help to concentrate | 15 |
| Provide hydration | 12 |
| Calming | 9 |
| Treatment of digestive and intestinal disorders | 6 |
| Treatment of pharyngitis | 4 |
| Slimming | 3 |
| Treatment of cold and flu | 3 |
| Treatment of constipation | 2 |
| Treatment of headache | 2 |
| Treatment of stomachache | 2 |
| Stimulation | 2 |
| Protection against urinary inflammation | 2 |
| Diuretic | 2 |
