Guarana in the history of Tupi-Guarani Indians
Paullinia cupana grows mainly wild in the state of Mato-Grosso, Bahia, Amazonas and Para. It is in its states that the Tupi-Guarani Indians live.
Tupi-Guarani were the bravest and strongest warriors in Brazil.
Guarana has been known since ancient times until 2000 BC.
It is in the municipality of Maués in Brazil that comes the history of Guarana with the Sateré-Mawé Indians. But it is very difficult to find the guarana of sateré-mawé in Brazil.
The use of guarana in Indian culture.
The Indians always use guarana to go hunting to keep the mind sharp and clear. But especially to resist hunger. Because guarana has a hunger-suppressing effect.
Indians love guarana
Why do indians love guarana?
The Indians knew about the analgesic, diuretic and aphrodisiac effects of the bay.
The Indians attribute to guarana sacred virtues. Especially in traditional medicine.
The discovery of guarana by Portuguese settlers
The Europeans discover the guarana thanks to the Portuguese Bartolomeu Dias.
There are writings on Guarana with the missionary Felipe Bettendorf dating from 1664, he writes about Guarana and Guarani: "He gives so much strength that they can go hunting for two consecutive days without feeling hungry, he also treats fever and headaches. "
But we owe the name of Guarana to a German doctor Dr. Christian-François Paullini who really discovers the guarana and gives it his name Paullinia cupana.
In the 19th century guarana seeds began to become popular.
It will be consumed as a drink as a physical and intellectual stimulant.