Guaraná
Paullinia cupana
About Guaraná
Guaraná (Paullinia cupana) is a herb used in the Amazonian Plant Medicine, Brazilian Phytotherapy and Shipibo & Upper Amazonian Shamanism traditions to help with Fatigue, Focus, Weight Loss, and Metabolism, among 2 other conditions it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Guarana (/ɡwəˈrɑːnə/ from the Portuguese guaraná ), Paullinia cupana, syn. P. crysan, P. sorbilis) is a climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. Guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, and is best known for the seeds from its fruit, which are about the size of a coffee bean. As a dietary supplement, guarana is an effective stimulant: its seeds contain about twice the concentration...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist