Paullinia cupana

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Paullinia cupana.
The English Name for this herb is Guarana.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Paullinia cupana are Astringent, Stimulant.

Indications

The Indications of Paullinia cupana are Fatigue, Obesity, Weight loss.

No Contra Indication information is available for Paullinia cupana.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Paullinia cupana.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Paullinia cupana.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Paullinia cupana.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Seed1.000g/day - 2.000g/dayAdd 1-2g of crushed seeds or resin to 250ml of water and boiling for ten minutes,can be drunks thrice a day. As a strong diuretic 7 ½ grains can be taken daily and in 24 hours it has been known to increase urine from 27 oz. to 107 oz. Powder, 10 grains to 1/2 drachm. Fluid extract of Guarana, U.S.P., 30 minims sweetened with one teaspoonful of syrup in water three times a day. Tincture of Guarana, B.P.C., for sick headaches, 1 to 2 fluid drachms in water.

Herb's Description

No information regarding Paullinia cupana's description is currently available.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Paullinia cupana

Substitutes

No information regarding Paullinia cupana's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Paullinia cupana's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Paullinia cupana's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

As with any caffeinated product, may cause insomnia, trembling,anxiety,palpitation,urinary frequency and hyperactivity.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Paullinia cupana. (work in progress)