Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea $b Its history, distribution, and use among the native North American Indians

"Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea" by Edwin M. (Edwin Moses) Hale is a detailed, scientific exploration of the yaupon shrub, an indigenous stimulant beverage among Native North Americans. The text traces the plant's history and range while focusing on its former importance to tribes like the Creeks, who used yaupon in rituals, social events, and trade. Hale explains how Native Americans prepared cassine tea, highlighting its role in their culture long before its decline, and also shares scientific findings that confirm the presence of caffeine, similar to other popular teas, while suggesting that its cultivation and use could be revived in modern society.