Scientific Name: Paullinia Cupana, Syns. P. Crysan, P. Sorbilis Parts used: Seeds
Origins & Properties
Guarana is a Brazilian plant native to the Amazon basin. This plant was introduced to European colonizers and to Europe in the 16th century by Felip Betendorf, Oviedo, Hernández, Cobo, and other Spaniard chroniclers. By 1958, guarana was commercialized.
Mature guarana fruit is about the size of a coffee berry. It resembles the human eye, with a red shell encasing a black seed covered by a white aril. Guarana extract is made by processing the seeds into a powder.
Common Uses
Amazonian tribes have used guarana for centuries for its therapeutic properties.
Today, 70% of guarana produced is used by the beverage industry in soft and energy drinks, while the remaining 30% is turned into powder.
Benefits
Antioxidant: Neutralizes potentially harmful molecules called free radicals
Fatigue & Brain: Helps maintain concentration and mental energy
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