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| '''Guarana''' (pronounced gwa-ra-'naa) is a berry that grows in ] and the northern parts of ]. 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 ] and the northern parts of ]. 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'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. | ||
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The Guarana plant contains ], and so acts as a stimulant. Like many other caffeine-containing plants, it is used for drinks; a kind of carbonated soft drink that made from the Guarana berry is known as "Guarana". 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. | 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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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'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 Guarana plant contains caffeine, and so acts as a stimulant. Like many other caffeine-containing plants, it is used for drinks; a kind of carbonated soft drink that made from the Guarana berry is known as "Guarana". 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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