Description

Guarana is a creeping shrub native to the Amazon ( Particularly the regions of Manaus and Parintins. It will often grow to 12m. The fruit is small, round, bright red in colour and grows in clusters. As it ripens, the fruit splits and a black seed emerges - giving it the appearance of an "eye" about which the indians tell legends.
The uses of Guarana by the Amerindians predates the discovery of Brazil. South American Indian tribes ( especially the Guaranis, from whence the plants name is derived ) dry and roast the seeds and mix them into a paste with water. The rainforest tribes have used Guarana mainly as a stimulant and as an astringent (drying agent ) for treating chronis diarrhea.
Over the centuries the many bebefits of Guarana have been passed ontop explorers and settlers. European researchers began studying Guarana ( in France and Germany ) in the 1940's, finding that Indians' uses to cure fevers, headaches, cramps, and as an energy tonic were well founded. Guarana is used and well known for its stimulant and thermogenic action. Today the plant is known and used worldwide ( and is the main ingredient in the "national beverage" of Brazil: Guarana soda! ). Presently Guarana is taken daily as a health tonic by millions of Brazilians, who believe it helps overcome heat fatigue, combats premature agin, detoxifies the blood, and is useful for intestinal gas, obesity, dyspepsia, fatigue and arteriosclerosis. The plant considered an adaptogen, is also used for heart problems, fever, headaches, migraine, neualgia, and diarrhea.

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