A natural source of ancestral energy

Guarana seeds contain up to three times more caffeine than coffee beans. They are popular in homemade energy drinks and should be used with caution to maintain recommended safety limits.

Description

Dried whole seed, hard, dark brown to blackish in color, neutral to slightly earthy odor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Guarana
• Latin name: Paullinia cupana
• Family: Sapindaceae
• Part used: Seed
• Form: Loose (dried whole seed)
• Origin: Brazil, Amazon
• English name: Guarana seeds
• German name: Guaranasamen
• Name in Spanish: Semillas de guaraná
• Name in Italian: Semi di guaranà
• Name in Arabic: بذور الجوارانا

Main virtues

Traditionally used to promote vitality, mental and physical energy, support alertness and assist with prolonged efforts.

Main constituents

Natural caffeine (guaranine), tannins, saponins, catechins, theobromine, theophylline.

Use and dosage

• Powdered preparation: Ground seeds then incorporated at a rate of 0.5 g to 1 g per day into a drink or preparation (do not exceed 200 mg of caffeine/day without medical advice).
• Traditional extracts: Homemade use for traditional tonic drinks.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• For use by healthy adults only.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people sensitive to caffeine.
• Overconsumption: risk of agitation, insomnia, palpitations, digestive disorders.
• Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

History and origin

Considered a sacred plant by the Amazonian peoples, guarana was used in traditional drinks to increase endurance and alertness during long expeditions or rituals. Today, it is still widely consumed throughout the world as a natural source of energy.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, cool place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Monographs of traditional energy plants
• European regulation on food supplements (caffeine)

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