Guarana

Paullinia sorbilis. Brazilian Cocoa. N. O. Sapindaceae. Alcoholic solution of dried paste made from seeds.

Clinical

Alcohol, effects of . Coffee, effects of. Diarrhoea. Eyelids, twitching of. Headache.

Characteristics

Guarana is a climbing shrub of Brazil, the seeds of which contain Coffeinc 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. Diarrhœa.

Relations p. 857

Compare : Agar, (twitching of eyelids) ; Ign., Nux in sick headache; Coff., Coca., Thea. BTHPTOHB.

Mind p. 857

Gaiety; extravagant behaviour. — Mental hyperaesthesia ; intellectual excitement.

Head p. 857

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 p. 857

Persistent twitching of eyelids.

Stool and Anus p. 857

Profuse, green, odourless mucous stools. — Diarrhoea of phthisis.

Urinary Organs p. 857

Spasm of bladder.

Generalities p. 857

Restlessness, nervousness, weariness. — Neuralgia. — Reduced vital powers; grief; depression of spirits; loss of appetite. — Debility after prostrating diseases. — Paralysis. — Chlorosis.

Skin p. 857

Urticaria. — Prurigo.