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 *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
*Compare: Agaricus (Twitching of eyelids), Ignatia, Nux in sick headache, Coffea, Coca., Thea.
SYMPTOMS.
Mind
Gaiety, extravagant behavior. Mental hyperesthesia, intellectual excitement.
Head
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
Persistent twitching of eyelids.
Stool
Profuse, green, odorless mucous stools. Diarrhoea of phthisis.
Urinary Organs
Spasm of bladder.
Generalities
Restlessness, nervousness, weariness. Neuralgia. Reduced vital powers, grief, depression of spirits, loss of appetite. Debility after prostrating diseases. Paralysis. Chlorosis.
Skin
Urticaria. Prurigo.