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Brazilian cocoa. Paullinia cupana. French: Quarane. Italian: Quarana. Spanish: Quarana. Legendary sacred fruit of the Amazon Indians. Seeds, roasted and ground to a fine powder. Popular stimulant drink throughout South America. Dietary supplement. Keynote: revitaliser. Constituents: theobromine, theophyllin, caffeine (7 per cent), saponins, tannins, choline.

Action: anti-stress agent, tonic, nutrient, nerve relaxant, astringent, adaptogen, diuretic. Sustains the immune system. Aphrodisiac. Gentle stimulant for adrenals. Revitaliser. Antidepressant.

Uses: Sportsman’s strength and stay. Increases stamina, adapts the body to stresses of modern living. Jet- lag, nervous depression, diarrhoea. Recovery from illness, hang-over symptoms. To adapt circadian rhythm after long-distance travel. To sustain the brain during prolonged mental effort. Stress-related headaches.

Preparations: Capsules contain 500mg sundried powder. Two capsules on rising. Tablets (350mg) two thrice daily. The powder may be mixed with Cassava flour and water to make a paste which stirred into water provides a strengthening beverage. A popular Brazilian drink: half-1 teaspoon powder to glass lemonade. (Rio Trading Co. Ltd., Brighton) 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Guarana Tea

Guarana tea has been recognized by generations of people from the Amazon as being an energy booster and a strong helper for those with cognitive problems. Guarana is a climbing plant that grows in the Amazon and in the tropical forests of Brazil. Its seeds are mostly used as a caffeine substitute in energy drinks. The constituents of guarana plant are caffeine (guarana tea contains 2.5 times the amount of caffeine than coffee) and traces of theophylline and thebromine (commonly used as stimulants). How To Make Guarana Tea You can make guarana tea by boiling 2 grams of crushed guarana seeds in 250 ml of water. Let it boil for about 10 minutes then wait for it to cool down a little bit. Then, by using a trainer to catch the guarana seeds, pour the tea into your cup. Optionally, sweeten it with sugar or honey. Guarana Tea Benefits
  • Guarana tea may be effective in treating headaches, but only as a short-term treatment, according to the University of Colorado Denver College of Pharmacy.
  • Enhances memory, alertness and other cognitive capacities.
  • Boosts energy and alleviates depression.
  • Treats chronic diarrhea.
Guarana Tea Side Effects The side effects of guarana tea are associated with over consumption. If you drink too much guarana tea you may experience the same side effects that you can have when drinking too much coffee, such as:
  • Anxiety
  • Trembling
  • Hyperactivity
  • Frequent urination
  • Palpitation
Needless to say, pregnant and breastfeeding woman should not drink guarana tea! All in all, do not drink more than 3 cups of guarana tea per day! This way your body gets the exact amount of caffeine that it needs and you can be sure you would not experience its side effects!... guarana tea

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