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Cola nut (goora nut)
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Sterculiaceae |
Genus and specie |
Cola nitida |
Cola, kola, goora nut and ghanja cola.
Cola nuts are harvested from the evergreen Kola tree. The cola tree has glossy, pointed leaves and fruits containing up to 10 seeds follow lobed cream flowers, usually with purple-red markings. This must not be confused with Gotu kola - which is a herb containing no caffeine nor any heart stimulating effects.
The seeds (nuts) are used in herbal preparations - but with the seed coat (testa) removed.
Cola nuts are astringent, bitter-sweet, anti-depressant herbs that have a stimulating effect, especially on the heart.
It contains alkaloid caffeine and phenolics, such as catechin, epicartechin and procyanidins.
Not to be used by people with high blood pressure, heart palpitations or peptic ulcers.
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