Botanical Name – Paullinia
Parts Used – Seeds
Active Constituents – Adenine, caffeine, D-catechin, saponin, tannins, theobromine, theophylline
So what is Guarana good for?
Guarana is good as a general tonic.
Guarana can help to cleans out the intestines.
Guarana increases mental alertness, improves stamina and improves endurance.
Guarana may be useful in treating headaches, urinary tract irritation and diarrhea.
Dosage
Dry herb as capsules – 150–500 mg per day
Herbal tea – one to three cups a day
How to make Guarana tea?
Add one or two grams of crushed seeds to one cup of water and boil for ten minutes, strain out used herb and let cool before drinking.
Contraindications
Should not be taken by pregnant or nursing wemon
Should not be taken by people who suffer from high blood pressure or heart conditions
Research articles with links
Pharmacological activity of Guarana (Paullinia cupana Mart.) in laboratory animals
Improved cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of guarana (Paullinia cupana) extract: comparison and interaction with Panax ginseng
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