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Brazilian Cocoa, Zoom.
CAUTION: See separate listings for Caffeine, Cola Nut, Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Mate, and Guar Gum. |
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Paullinia cupana, synonym Paullinia sorbilis.
Family: Sapindaceae. |
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Orally, guarana is used for weight loss, to enhance athletic performance, to reduce mental and physical fatigue, hypotension, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as a stimulant, tonic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, and astringent. It is also used orally to prevent malaria and dysentery, and for chronic diarrhea, fever, heart problems, headache, rheumatism, lumbago, and heat stress.
In food manufacturing, guarana has been used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and candy.
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