Guarana P.E.

Latin name:  Paullinin Cupana H.B.K.

Plant Origin:  Paullinia Cupana

Country of Origin:   Brazil

CAS NO.:   60-18-4

Used part :   seed

Appearance:   Brown powder

Active ingredient:   Guaranaine, Natural caffeine

Specification:  Caffeine 10:1 /20:1  HPLC

Physiological functions：Stimulant, Mild diuretic

Applications：Nutritional Ingredients / Functional food Ingredients

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Sapindaceae

Genus: Paullinia

Species: P. cupana

Binomial name: Paullinia cupana

Guarana, Paullinia cupana, syn. P. crysan, P. sorbilis) is a climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. Guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, and is best known for its fruit, which is about the size of a coffee bean. As a dietary supplement, guarana is an effective stimulant:it contains about twice the caffeine found in coffee beans (about 2–4.5% caffeine in guarana seeds compared to 1–2% for coffee beans).

Function :

1, suppress appetite; reduce fatigue, and enhance the vitality;
2.This product is an appetite suppressant,a flavoring in soft drinks,pain relief,smoking cessation, Stimulant 
3.It can help to fight fatigue,increase stamina and endurance,also can increase mental alertness.
Suitable for: beverages, health products and cosmetics to lose weight

The side effects that can be induced by excessive guarana consumption resembles the symptoms induced by any caffeinated product taken at high doses. Physical symptoms including trembling in the body, insomnia, persistent anxiety, heart palpitations, as well as hyperactivity and frequent urination can be observed in people who have consumed excess doses of the herb. Guarana herb in any form must not be consumed by pregnant or lactating women due to the danger of side effects. According to the epidemiological studies conducted on caffeine use, the consumption of caffeine in the long term can induce decreased fertility, bring on cardiovascular diseases, and increase the risk for several forms of cancer.