Guarana | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is used as a stimulant and has been studied for alertness and fatigue. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Guarana
Latin name
Paullinia cupana
Common names
Guarana
foreign names
Paullinia cupana
The group
Sapindaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Amazon
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Sapindaceae family, the scientific name Paullinia cupana is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
seeds
chemical components
Caffeine and catechins
Properties and medical uses
It is used as a stimulant and has been studied for alertness and fatigue.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the seeds may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Avoid use if you have arrhythmias, are pregnant, or consume high doses of caffeine.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Amazon
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Paullinia cupana are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Amazon.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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