Guarana
Overview
Guarana is a climbing plant native to the Amazon rainforest, especially Brazil. Its seeds contain approximately 2–5× as much caffeine as coffee beans, making guaraná one of the most caffeine-dense plants known.
Botanical Name
Paullinia cupana
Guarana is a member of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).
Part Used
Seed
Health Benefits of Guarana
Cardiovascular System
Guarana may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by inhibiting the production of Thromboxane A2. [1]
Immune System
Guarana may alleviate Allergies. [2]
Guarana may inhibit the ability of certain carcinogens to initiate cancer in the liver. [3]
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