| Definition: | Also known as Brazilian cocoa, guarana is a
caffeine-containing herb which is used as an energy drink and natural
stimulant. Guarana contains chemical compounds called xanthines which
include caffeine, theobromine and theophylline. |
| Applications: | Appetite suppressant, aphrodisiac, diarrhea, fatigue,
gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, migraines, neuralgia and PMS.
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| Scientific Updates: | Guarana is used for its stimulating properties and
for its diuretic action. It is also considered antidiarrheic, and
antifatigue. Its potential for treating migraine headaches is under
current investigation. |
