Guarana

Description*

Guarana seeds are named after the indigenous Guaraní tribe in Eastern Paraguay and Brazil who are native to the Amazonian rainforest where the guarana vines grow.*  When the ripe fruit splits open a seed that resembles a black eyeball is revealed giving Guarana a distinct appearance.* The Guaraní include the seeds as part of their diet, as medicine, within rituals, and in celebrations.*

Guarana is an Energy Tonic High in Caffeine.*

Guarana's Red Color Pigments are Antioxidants.*

Guarana Promotes Long-Lasting Endurance.*

Guarana Assists Weight-Loss.*

Batch Specs

Guarana Is A Classic Energy Tonic †

Tonic Tinctures formulates using the classic single step extraction method for a traditional and potent tincture:

• Artisan-formulated for Wholistic Effects and Benefits
• Wild-Crafted Guarana Seed
• All Active Parts of the Seed Extracted and Preserved
• Sweetened with Stevia Leaf Extract for a Tasty Tincture
• Dual Solvent: Water and Alcohol for 99.9% constituent content
• Stabilized for Natural Preservation - No Preservatives
• Moderate-low alcohol, 30% by volume, so that the extract may easily taken.

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Ingredients

• Guarana Seed (Paullinia cupana) Wild-crafted, Brazil
• Stevia Leaf Extract (Stevia rebaudiana) Organic, China
• Structured Distilled Water
• Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (30% by volume)

Dosage*

Recommended Dosage: 10-90 drops @ 1-3 times a day*

Guarana Dosage:

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops and work up to a functional dose.* Many people will find 1/2 to 1 dropper (15-30 drops) of Guarana tincture to suffice for the benefits.*

Guarana dropper:

• 30 1ml droppers in a 1oz (30ml) bottle

Guarana drops:

• 30 drops in a 1ml dropper

Approximate Caffeine Content:*

Guarana contains an approximate amount, on average, of 5% caffeine by weight; therefore caffeine content will vary by batch, but an approximate amount may be deduced.

Estimated caffeine in one (1) dropper:

• ~ 24mg (milligrams) of caffeine per dropper

Estimated caffeine in one (1) drop:

• ~ 0.80mg (milligrams) of caffeine per drop

Suggested Guarana Cycle:*

• Health Cultivation = 3-30 days

Continuous consumption of Guarana is safe, but do not overconsume at one time or with too many consecutive doses. As with any strong stimulant do not consume within 6-8 hours of rest and bedtime. Use good judgement and sense with any stimulant medicinal herbs and beverages. Consume in moderation.

Suggested Timing:

How to Take

Guarana is best taken during the day, especially towards the beginning of the day.*

• Take before work and exercise to promote energy and reduce fatigue and the perception of stress.
• Use during morning and mid-day meals and snacks to promote long-lasting endurance.*

Benefits with tonics take time; taking enough consistently rewards health †

Take as desired: Consume on a continuous basis to develop the natural tonic benefits that build over time.* Some benefits are immediate and some results require consumption over several days and weeks to accomplish.*

Shake gently: Secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the tincture. Do not over-shake, as the vigorous mixing of air with the extract will oxidize and damage many of the necessary constituents for required dosage and potency.

By mouth: Hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds and then swallow the rest of extract. Doing so allows digestion to begin in the mouth and will take advantage of the activated single-step extract, so that many of the constituents will bypass digestion and enter the body through the mouth and throat.* Holding the extract in the mouth also promotes better absorption and assimilation, eliciting an immediate effect that is performance oriented*

Mix with water: Squirt the drops or entire droppers into 2-4 oz of water that is under 120*F. Cool to lukewarm water is best to preserve the volatile and fragile constituents from being damaged and denatured which will reduce the potency of the extract.* Sip slowly to allow absorption in the mouth and throat.* This method makes it easier to become accustomed to the extract and to take larger doses of several different tinctures at once in a tonic program.*

Further dosage reference: How to Take a Tonic Tincture