Guarana
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General EN
Guarana.
Paullinia sorbilis. Brazilian Cocoa. N. O. Sapindaceae. Alcoholic solution of dried paste made from seeds.
Clinical EN
Alcohol, effects of. Coffee, effects of. Diarrhoea. Eyelids, twitching of. Headache.
Characteristics EN
Guarana is a climbing shrub of Brazil, the seeds of which contain Coffeine, and are used by the natives for making a beverage. In medicine it has found its principal use in conditions of nervous exhaustion; sick headache in those who have abused tea and coffee, the headache being followed by vomiting and excited by any error in diet or depression of mind. Throbbing, congestive headache after excessive use of liquor. Persistent twitching of eyelids is one of its indications. Diarrhoea.
Relations EN
Compare: Agar. (twitching of eyelids); Ign., Nux in sick headache; Coff., Coca., Thea.
Mind EN
Gaiety; extravagant behaviour.—Mental hyperaesthesia; intellectual excitement.
Head EN
Sick headache in those who have abused tea and coffee, or in whom nervous headaches followed by vomiting are excited by any error in diet or depression of mind.—Throbbing, congestive headache after excessive use of alcohol.
Eyes EN
Persistent twitching of eyelids.
Stool EN
Profuse, green, odourless mucous stools.—Diarrhoea of phthisis.
Urinary Organs EN
Spasm of bladder.
Generalities EN
Restlessness, nervousness, weariness.—Neuralgia.—Reduced vital powers; grief; depression of spirits; loss of appetite.—Debility after prostrating diseases.—Paralysis.—Chlorosis.
Skin EN
Urticaria.—Prurigo.