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
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Seed | 1.000g/day - 2.000g/day | Add 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)