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Guarana (Paullinia cupana) – Powdered Seeds from Brazil
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Guarana powder made from the ground seeds of Paullinia cupana, a climbing plant of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The supplier gives Brazil as the origin, and the pouch carries the Herborist label. Choose 50 g or 250 g; species, plant part and form are the same in both sizes.
- Botanical name: Paullinia cupana Kunth
- Family: Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Synonyms: Paullinia sorbilis, Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis, Paullinia brasiliensis
Smartshop · Paullinia cupana Kunth · 50 g / 250 g
Paullinia cupana seed powder in a Herborist pouch
This guarana is a fine, brown powder made from the seeds of Paullinia cupana. The pouch in the product photo carries the Herborist label with the words Guarana and powder; the label spells the genus "Paulinnia", while the accepted spelling is Paullinia. The product is linked to supplier item 1044, which is listed as powdered guarana seeds from Brazil. Mycotrop offers it in 50 g and 250 g, so you only choose the quantity.
- 50 g / 250 g
- Sapindaceae
- Seeds
- Powder
- Botanical name
- Paullinia cupana Kunth
- Family
- Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Common name
- Guarana (Portuguese: guaraná)
- Plant part
- Seeds
- Form
- Powder
- Origin
- Brazil (supplier listing)
Reported effects and traditional use
Paullinia cupana, guaraná, is a liana of the Sapindaceae family, domesticated in the Brazilian Amazon for its caffeine-rich seeds. It is unclear which people domesticated it, but the Sateré-Mawé, along the Maués River, cultivate it extensively and have built it into their mythology: one of their myths tells how guaraná sprang from the eye of a murdered boy. In the late seventeenth century, the Jesuit João Felipe Betendorf noted that the Sateré-Mawé valued guaraná as highly as Europeans valued gold (Smith and Atroch 2010).
The seeds contain up to about 6% caffeine (Schimpl et al. 2013), about four times as much as coffee according to a 2010 review. The effects reported for guaraná are those of this caffeine.
| Known compounds | Caffeine (up to about 6% of the seeds), traces of theobromine and theophylline, tannins. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Attributed to caffeine: a stimulant effect described in the literature, with nervousness and palpitations possible in sensitive people. |
| Traditional use | Sateré-Mawé (Brazilian Amazon): guaraná drink shared daily and on formal occasions; a plant of their mythology. It later became a national drink in Brazil and an ingredient of commercial drinks. |
| State of research | Mostly chemistry and laboratory studies; the effects studied are largely explained by caffeine. No health claim is authorised in the EU for guaraná itself. |
Good to know
- Guaraná is a source of caffeine, richer in caffeine than coffee; nervousness and palpitations are possible in sensitive people.
The plant: a climber of the soapberry family
Paullinia cupana was described by Kunth in Nova Genera et Species Plantarum, the work he published with Humboldt and Bonpland, in 1821. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Sapindaceae, the soapberry family. Older names such as Paullinia sorbilis are listed there as synonyms. The official plant list of Brazil records guarana as a shrub or woody climber (liana) of terra firme forest and gallery forest, and the Colombian plant catalogue lists it as a climber.
Native range
The recorded native range covers northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. The Brazilian origin of this product comes from the supplier listing; the pouch itself names no country.
Guarana in another format
Besides this ground seed powder, the shop lists guaraná from Brazil as a 20 % dry seed extract of the same species.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Paullinia cupana Kunth |
|---|---|
| Family | Sapindaceae (soapberry family) |
| Synonyms | Paullinia sorbilis, Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis, Paullinia brasiliensis |
| Common name | Guarana (Portuguese: guaraná) |
| Plant part | Seeds |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | Brazil (supplier listing) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g, 250 g |
| Label | Herborist |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Schimpl et al. 2013, J Ethnopharmacol 150; Smith & Atroch 2010, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 7; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
Where does guaraná come from?
Guaraná was domesticated in the Brazilian Amazon, between the lower Tapajós and lower Madeira rivers. It is unclear which people domesticated it, but the Sateré-Mawé of the Maués region cultivate it extensively and have built it into their mythology (Smith and Atroch 2010).
Does guaraná contain more caffeine than coffee?
Yes. The seeds can contain up to about 6% caffeine (Schimpl et al. 2013), about four times as much as coffee according to a 2010 review (Smith and Atroch 2010).
Which plant does this guarana powder come from?
From Paullinia cupana Kunth, a species of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The Herborist label writes the genus as "Paulinnia"; the accepted botanical spelling has a double l: Paullinia.
Which part of the plant is used?
The seeds, ground to a powder. The supplier listing for item 1044 gives seed as the plant part and powder as the form.
Which pack sizes are available?
50 g and 250 g. The plant part and form are the same in both sizes.
How does it differ from the guaraná extract?
This product is the seed itself, ground to a powder. The other guarana product in the shop is a dry seed extract, listed as 20 %, of the same species.
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