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| Guarana (pronounced gwa-ra-naa) is a berry that grows in Venezuela and the northern parts of Brazil. The name 'Guarana' comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. Guarana plays a very important role in their culture, as this herb is believed to be magical, a cure for bowel complaints and a way to regain strength. They also tell the myth of a 'Divine Child', that was killed by a serpent and whose eyes gave birth to this plant. | Guarana (pronounced gwa-ra-'naa) is a berry that grows in Venezuela and the northern parts of Brazil. The name 'Guarana' comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. Guarana plays a very important role in their culture, as this herb is believed to be magical, a cure for bowel complaints and a way to regain strength. They also tell the myth of a 'Divine Child', that was killed by a serpent and whose eyes gave birth to this plant. | ||
| The Guarana plant acts as a stimulant, with effects similar to caffeine. | |||
| Guarana's biological name, Paullinia Cupana, was taken from the German medical botanist C.F. Paullini, who discovered the tribe and the plant in the 18th century. The taste of Guarana is distinctive and unique, and the main reason for its success in Brazil as a soft drink. The main ingredient of guarana is guaranine, which is chemically identical to caffeine. This is the reason for the energy boost people get after taking guarana. More information can be found at http://www.guarana.com/ | |||
| Guarana's biological name, Paullinia Cupana, was taken from the German medical botanist C.F. Paullini, who discovered the tribe and the plant in the 18th century. | |||
| Guarana is also a kind of carbonated soft drink that is made from the Guarana berry. The word "Guarana", in this sense, is akin to the word "Cola". Thus, just as there are a number of Colas (Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, RC Cola, etc.), there are a number of Gauaranas, such as Guarana Antarctica. All these drinks are fizzy and sweet, and taste a little bit like bubble gum. Most Guarana of this sort is produced in Brazil and consumed either in Brazil or in nearby countries, such as Paraguay. | |||
| There are a number of other drinks containing the Guarana berry available for purchase worldwide. Most of them are not ''called' Guarana, and do not taste like the Guarana drinks mentioned above. | |||
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Revision as of 11:14, 26 August 2002
Guarana (pronounced gwa-ra-'naa) is a berry that grows in Venezuela and the northern parts of Brazil. The name 'Guarana' comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. Guarana plays a very important role in their culture, as this herb is believed to be magical, a cure for bowel complaints and a way to regain strength. They also tell the myth of a 'Divine Child', that was killed by a serpent and whose eyes gave birth to this plant.
The Guarana plant acts as a stimulant, with effects similar to caffeine.
Guarana's biological name, Paullinia Cupana, was taken from the German medical botanist C.F. Paullini, who discovered the tribe and the plant in the 18th century.
Guarana is also a kind of carbonated soft drink that is made from the Guarana berry. The word "Guarana", in this sense, is akin to the word "Cola". Thus, just as there are a number of Colas (Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, RC Cola, etc.), there are a number of Gauaranas, such as Guarana Antarctica. All these drinks are fizzy and sweet, and taste a little bit like bubble gum. Most Guarana of this sort is produced in Brazil and consumed either in Brazil or in nearby countries, such as Paraguay.
There are a number of other drinks containing the Guarana berry available for purchase worldwide. Most of them are not called' Guarana, and do not taste like the Guarana drinks mentioned above.
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