Guaraná (Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis): Ecological and social perspectives on an economic plant of the central amazon basin

Henman, Anthony Richard

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“…sorbilis Mart. (Sapindaceae), popularly called guaraná, is an Amazonian plant (Henman 1982) that has long been traditionally used as a stimulant by the Saterê-Mauê Indians (Henman 1986). Also, the folk medicine has attributed a large range of therapeutic properties to this plant, such as increased physical and sexual performance, improvement of cognitive capacity, and weight loss.…”

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Advantage of Guaraná (Paullinia cupana Mart.) Supplementation on Cadmium-induced Damages in Testis of Adult Wistar Rats

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Paullinia cupana is an Amazonian bush whose seeds have long been used in folk medicine. However, most of the therapeutic properties attributed to this plant are broad and nonspecific, although an antioxidant activity has been reported. On the other hand, cadmium is a heavy metal known for increasing free radicals, hence resulting in cellular oxidative damages. This study was designed to evaluate whether Paullinia cupana is able to reduce cadmium-induced morphological impairment in Wistar rat testis. Adult male Wistar rats 110 days old were ip injected with cadmium (1.15 mg/kg BW [body weight]) and subsequently treated with P. cupana during 56 days. Furthermore, groups receiving either P. cupana extract or cadmium are mentioned. After the treatment period, testis samples were subjected to histological and stereological analyses. Moderate to severe testicular impairments were shown by the animals exposed to cadmium. However, the animals supplemented with P. cupana after cadmium exposure showed a significant decrease in the proportion of damaged seminiferous tubules. Also, P. cupana supplementation was effective in maintaining the number of Leydig cells per testis in the animals exposed to cadmium. In conclusion, P. cupana supplementation was partially efficient in preventing cadmium from damaging the testis of adult Wistar rats.

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“…Os plantios de guaraná do povo Sateré-Mawé são formados dos pés nativos, coletados na floresta a partir da seleção de 'plantas mães', que eles deixam crescer e frutificar. As mudas que germinam naturalmente dessas matrizes são extraídas e transferidas em seguida na área do plantio (Henman, 1982). O único processo de seleção do guaraná existente seria a escolha, que acontece na floresta, das boas 'plantas mães' e das melhores mudas a extrair.…”

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Saberes e práticas locais dos produtores de guaraná (Paullinia cupana Kunth var. sorbilis) do médio Amazonas: duas organizações locais frente à inovação

Tricaud¹,

Pinton

Pereira

2016

Bol. Mus. Para. Emílio Goeldi. Ciênc. hum.

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A pesquisa, realizada com produtores de duas organizações locais do baixo Amazonas, buscou revelar suas inciativas de reterritorialização da produção, suas práticas de manejo e conservação in situ da planta, e suas reações à difusão de formas inovadoras de produção e de inserção no mercado. Partindo-se da hipótese da existência de uma dinâmica funcional diferente em cada organização, identificamos que as relações dos produtores com o mercado, com a proteção do conhecimento tradicional e com a própria planta evoluíram em trajetórias sócio-históricas distintas, as quais resultaram em diferentes sistemas de referências socioculturais, ecológicas e tecnológicas. Palavras-chave:Manejo do guaraná. Amazônia brasileira. Agricultura familiar. Cadeia produtiva. Organização coletiva. Território.Abstract: Guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth var. sorbilis) is a native plant of the Amazon, known worldwide for its stimulant properties. Since 1974, a process of modernization of farming systems has been widespread in the region by monopolistic agribusiness and agricultural research companies. This has resulted in the dissemination of modernizing technological packages aimed at increasing agricultural productivity. Managed and originally consumed by Sateré-Mawé indians, guarana has lost the link with its region of origin, which from 1990 on stimulated the search for alternative valorization of the origin and of family-based and agroecologically-based production. Research, conducted with producers of two local organizations from the lower Amazon aimed to identify initiatives to further re-territorialization of production, management practices and in situ conservation of the plant, as well as reactions to the dissemination of innovative forms of production and marketing. Starting from the hypothesis that different functional dynamics exist in each organization, we established that the producers' relationships with the market, with traditional knowledge protection and with the plant itself evolved in different socio-historical trajectories. These trajectories resulted in different systems of socio-cultural, ecological and technological reference.

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“…Guaraná seeds contain high amounts of methylxanthines and tannins, as well as saponins, starch, polysaccharides, pigments, fats and choline (Dalonso and Petkowicz, 2012;Sousa et al, 2010;Yamaguti-Sasaki et al, 2007;Ushirobira et al, 2007;Edwards et al, 2005;Sombra et al, 2005;Bruneton et al, 1999;MeurerGrimes et al, 1998;Seidemann, 1998;Carlson and Thompson, 1998;Mattei et al, 1998;Nazaré 1988;Baumann et al, 1995;Henman, 1982 (Nazaré, 1998;Medical, 2000). 5 times higher than that found in a Coffea arabica bean (Figure 1) (Weckerle et al, 2003;Pagliarussi et al, 2002;Baumann et al, 1995).…”

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“…This plant is native to the Central Amazon basin and occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Equador, Peru, Venezuela and the Republic of Guyana (Raldkofer, 1895;Martínez, 1997;Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2008;Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2012). Guaraná was domesticated in the interfluvial forests between the lower Tapajós and lower Madeira Rivers in the Brazilian Amazon for its caffeine-rich fruits (Smith and Atroch, 2007).Roasted seed extracts have been used by native Amazonian tribesmen as an herbal beverage, based on its reputation as a stimulant, aphrodisiac, and tonic for headaches (Henman, 1982). Recently, it has been shown to promote weight loss (Andersen and Fogh, 2011), improve cognitive performance (Kennedy et al, 2008), as well as protect against diethylnitrosamine-induced DNA damage and gastric lesions induced by ethanol and indomethacin (Fukumasu et al, 2006).…”

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Paullinia cupana Kunth (Sapindaceae): A review of its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology

Hamerski¹,

Somner²,

Tamaio³

2013

J. Med. Plants Res.

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In Western markets, the extract from the seeds of Paullinia cupana Kunth, Sapindaceae, popularly known as Guaraná, is most commonly used in high-energy foods and drinks and dietary supplements. However, a broad spectrum of medicinal activities is reported for P. cupana, ranging from stimulation of the central nervous system, in cases of physical or mental stress, to appetite suppression. It can also be used as an aphrodisiac and a treatment for impotence, as well as a medication to reduce fever, stimulate metabolism, induce antiplatelet, antioxidant and antibacterial activites. In addtition, P. cupana has been used in cosmetic preparations, and it has become a popular soft drink in Brazil. In the last two decades, Guaraná has emerged as a key ingredient in various sports and high-energy drinks. Methylxanthines, including caffeine, cathechins, theophylline and theobromine, and tannins are compounds which are reported for this plant. This article reviews the most up-to-date information on the botanical, chemical and pharmacological aspects of P. cupana extract, as well as its miscellaneous uses.

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Guaraná (Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis): Ecological and social perspectives on an economic plant of the central amazon basin

Cited by 90 publications

References 3 publications

Advantage of Guaraná (Paullinia cupana Mart.) Supplementation on Cadmium-induced Damages in Testis of Adult Wistar Rats

Advantage of Guaraná (Paullinia cupana Mart.) Supplementation on Cadmium-induced Damages in Testis of Adult Wistar Rats

Saberes e práticas locais dos produtores de guaraná (Paullinia cupana Kunth var. sorbilis) do médio Amazonas: duas organizações locais frente à inovação

Paullinia cupana Kunth (Sapindaceae): A review of its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology

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