Guarana
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Botanical Name |
Paullinia cupana kunth |
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Family |
Sapindaceae |
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Other Names |
Brazilian cocoa |
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Native to |
Brazil, Venezuela |
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Parts Used |
Seeds |
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Actions |
Astringent, stimulant |
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Constituents |
Caffiene (up to 7%) –theobromine, theophylline, xanthine and other xanthine derivatives. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins including d-catechin Saponins, starch, fats, choline Essential oil –estragole, anethole |