Description
Guarana is a vine native to the Amazon basin named in honor of the Guarani tribe, who brew a beverage used in medicine and ceremony from the roasted seeds of the bright red berries of the plant.
The whole seeds contain a substance called guaranine, the most abundant naturally-occurring source of caffeine known. In fact, a cup of brew made from guarana seed has nearly three times the caffeine as a cup of coffee. In fact, the seed is the highest, naturally occurring source of caffeine known.
cosmetic Use a strong infusion (tea) as a final rinse for dark hair.
decorative Incorporate into floral displays for textural interest.
culinary Brew into a hot beverage similar to hot chocolate or coffee. May also be combined with cocoa or coffee to produce a distinctive drink.
household A strong infusion can be used to stain textiles.
aromatic Add to potpourri mixtures.
safety Guarana seed contains up to three times more caffeine than coffee. Check with your doctor before using this herb if you have diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease or other chronic condition.
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