Guarana
(Paullinia cupana)
Energetics: Warming.
Taste: Bitter.
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Kidneys. Adrenals.
Parts Used: Crushed seeds.
Key Components: 2.5x the caffein content of coffee. Guaranine.
Preparations & dosage: Infusion: 1-2 tsp steeped in 1 cup bloied water.
Actions:
Foundational: Bitter. Stimulant.
Primary: Nervine.
Secondary: Aphrodesiac. Febrifuge. Slight narcotic.
Uses:
Combines well with:
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Growing:
Harvesting:
Contraindications:
Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 142-143.
Studies:
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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