|
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Paullinia Cupana
AKA:
Brazilian cocoa,
Guarana kletterstrauch, Guaranastruik
ORIGIN:
Amazon
CIRCA:
N/A
TYPE OF PLANT:
Small
Tree/Shrub
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine
ABOUT:
Guarana figures
prominently in the social and medicinal culture of the Amazonian
Indians. The seed of Guarana has for hundreds of years been used as
a General Tonic and treatment for many Ailments. Guarana holds fast
to the claim that it has a stimulating effect on the Body, as well
as having the ability to Heal Pain. Guarana has also developed the
reputation of being somewhat of an Aphrodisiac. South Americans
reportedly have used Guarana to treat a long list of ailments such
as: Chronic or Infectious Diarrhea, Headaches (including Migraine),
pain associated with Rheumatism or Menstruation, Water Retention and
hence as an aid in Weight Loss, Fevers, Malaria, Heat Stress and
many other ailments.
BENEFITS:
|
