Guarana seed is a stimulant with twice the caffeine as a coffee bean. Used for energy, weight loss, gas, indigestion. Side effects: anxiety, insomnia, palpitations and increased blood pressure.
Guarana seed is rarely sold alone and usually contains an additive. It is commonly used for weight loss and energy as it contains caffeine. It is used to treat headaches and migraines. Sometimes it is used to lower the body temperature, especially in menopausal women. It is also being studied for retaining long-term memory in elderly patients.
