Healing Properties of Guarana Leaves

Guarana leaves have been used in South American tribes for centuries because of their energy-boosting properties. Guarana helps to reduce fatigue and hunger, while helping to prevent blood clots, diarrhea, the urinary system, and to help arthritis pain. Guarana soothes nerves, fights free radicals, relieves pain, kills bacteria, and thins blood. This herb is also known for boosting moods, slowing down the pulse, increasing mental alertness and concentration, and helps with hangovers, menstrual headaches, heat exhaustion, and neuralgia. It has been known to be used as a sexual stimulant as well. It is most commonly taken in tea form.

Things You'll Need

• Kettle
• Water
• 5 to 10 guarana leaves or a guarana tea bag
• Mug
• Sugar or honey
• Saucer
• Tea ball, coffee filter, or pre-made tea bag (if using leaves)

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Instructions

To Make Guarana Tea

• 1

  Crush leaves with a mortar and pestle. Place into the pre-made tea bag, coffee filter, or tea ball.

• 2

  Boil the water in the kettle.

• 3

  Pour the water into the mug and place the tea bag or the tea ball into the hot water.

• 4

  Cover the mug with the saucer and let steep covered for 10 to 15 minutes.

• 5

  Add sugar or honey to sweeten and drink.