| guarana |
Guarana or Guaran?(pronounced gwa-ra-'naa), Paullinia cupana (syn. P. crysan, P. sorbilis), is a shrub or small tree in the Sapindaceae, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil, known for the high stimulant content of the fruit. The name 'Guaran? comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. Guaran?plays a very important role in their culture, as this plant is believed to be magical, a cure for bowel complaints and a way to regain strength. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guarana
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| guaranine |
Guaranine is a another name for caffeine, and is found in Guarana berries. For the plants, caffeine acts as a natural pesticide. It paralyzes and kills insects that attempt to feed on the plants. The molecule was first isolated by the German chemist Friedrich Ferdinand Runge in 1819. It is a part of the xanthine family of stimulants. ...
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| guarana |
A high energy source (a fatigue fighter); The seeds of this South American plant are a source of caffeine and are widely used for their stimulating effect. They are said to increase alertness and help fight fatigue. In Brazil, Guarana is used for soft drinks. It is a central nervous system stimulant and is considered the least likely of all caffeine plants to cause anxiety.
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| guarana |
A nervous system stimulant derived from the seeds of a Brazilian plant of the same name, it is often found in herbal supplements that promote weight loss.
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