Other uses recorded in herbal tradition are as a weight loss aid (suppresses appetite and increases fat burning), to help relieve headache and migraines, as a tonic for heart.
Ingredients: 100% pure guaraná seed powder (Paullinia cupana). No binders, fillers or additives are used. It is a wild harvested product—grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Suggested Use: As nutritional supplement. This plant is best prepared as a decoction. Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Bring to a boil and gently boil in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 10 minutes and strain warm liquid into a cup (leaving the settled powder in the bottom of the pan). It is traditionally taken in 1 cup dosages, 1-3 times daily, or as desired.
Precautions:
Not to be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Guaraná contains caffeine and should not be used by those who are sensitive or allergic to caffeine or xanthines.
Excessive consumption of caffeine is contraindicated for persons with high blood pressure, cardiac disorders, diabetes, ulcers, epilepsy, and other disorders.
May have adverse effects (headaches) if used with MAO-inhibitors.
| Caffeine Content Comparison- Common Beverage Products Plant Beverage - Avg. caffeine in a 6 oz beverage |
| Guaraná seed (Paullinia cupana) 4–8% 200–400 mg |
| Coffee beans (Coffea sp) 1–2.5% 100–250 mg |
| Yerba maté leaves 0.7–2% 50–100 mg |
| Black tea (Camellia sinensis) 2.5–4.5% 10–60 mg |
| Chocolate (Cacao seed) 0.25% 13 mg |
Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended dosage. This product is a nutritional supplement and it's not intended to replace a varied and balanced diet. Keep out from children's reach. Store in a cool and dry place away from the light.. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem, you should consult a health professional before taking any nutritional supplement.
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