Guarana

Also known as
Paullinia cupana, Brazilian cocoa                        

Introduction
Guarana is an Amazonian shrub like vine that is a popular additive in energy drinks due to it's high caffeine content and stimulant nature. It's story of origin is of a child who was put to death for eating a forbidden nut, at the burial site a guarana bush began to grow from his eye. When ripe, the berries open and look strikingly like an intense human eyeball.

Constituents
guaranine, caffeine theobromine, theophylline

Harvest Data
Origin: Brazil
Wildharvested
Whole nut

Use
Can be brewed in tea as is or smashed open to ease extraction in simmering water for 3-5 minutes or longer. Acerola or another acid such as vitamin c will noticeably increase strength of the brew. Although hard to initially break, they can be snacked on for a noticeable lift.

Summary
Guarana is rich in anti-oxidants and contains near 3 times the amount of caffeine than coffee while providing a serving of the heart healthy chemical theobromine.

Precautions
Guarana is a stimulant similar to coffee yet has a unique profile of action and is much more potent. If you are sensitive to or dislike caffeine then guarana is not for you. It's long term use is not recommended and it is to be avoided while pregnant.


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