Latin Name: Paullinia cupana
Alternate Names: Brazillian Cocoa, Uabano, Uaranazeiro
Family: SAPINDACEAE
Parts Used: Seeds (from the vine).
Properties: Stimulant.
Internal Uses: Depression, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headache, Migraine, Neuralgia, Obesity, Paralysis
Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
It helps headaches due to weight loss. Though Guarana contains caffeine, it is more slowly absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract and thus has a longer-lasting effect than [...]