Latin American

A caffeinated holly leaf brewed across Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil — usually shared from a gourd and bombilla.

Traditional use: A daily social drink for sustained focus and energy — gentler than coffee for many people.

The daisy-like chamomile flower — the kitchen herb of Latin American homes, given to babies for upset stomachs and to grown-ups for the nerves.

Traditional use: Brewed for stomachaches, gas, restless sleep, and tension. Cooled tea is used as a compress for tired eyes.

The 'good herb' — a milder mint than peppermint, ubiquitous in Mexican, Cuban, and Andean kitchens.

Traditional use: Steeped for stomachaches, mild headaches, and a quick lift after meals. The base herb of agua fresca and mojit…

A Peruvian Amazon vine whose hooked thorns give it its name — used by Asháninka peoples for joint and immune support.

Traditional use: Bark decoction taken for arthritis, gut inflammation, and immune resilience.

The leaves of the guava tree — used across tropical Latin America for gut and blood-sugar support.

Traditional use: Brewed for diarrhea, mouth ulcers (as a gargle), and as a daily tonic in folk diabetes support.