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| Most Common Name: |
Kola |
| Botanical
Name: | Kola Vera, Cola Nitida, Cola Acurninata | | Also
Known As (other names): | Cola, Gurru nuts, Kola
seeds, Cola seeds, Bissy nuts |
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Kola Constituents |
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Kola description and
origin: |
Originally from Western Africa, where the nuts of the Kola tree was
traditionally used as a stimulant, it was introduced into the Americas by the
slaves. By the 19th century Kola was widely used in America to treat a wide
variety of problems including headaches, diarrhea, fevers and pneumonia. In
Atlanta, Georgia a pharmacist, John Pemberton, mixed a concoction consisting of
kola extract and coca extract as a headache and migraine remedy which he
sweetened and carbonated to make it more palatable. A businessman called
Asa Chandler bought the rights to the product and started the now world famous
Coca-Cola company.
Kola
Use for/In treatment of: | | Asthma | | |
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Kola
Properties: | | Stimulant | General
tonic | | | | | | | | Caffeine | Kolanin |
Kola
Constituents (Kola Ingredients): | |
Below we list reported
constituents of Kola. This may not be complete as continuous research
constantly discovers new constituents. | |
Caffeine: Caffeine is a mentholated xanthine.
Caffeine is a very effective central nervous system
stimulant, overcoming fatigue and sleepiness as well as increasing alertness.
Prolonged use can lead to chronic insomnia and overdose will cause insomnia,
agitation and tremours. Caffeine also increases
the heart rate and raises metabolism as well as raising blood pressure. Caffeine
is sometimes effective against migraines.
Caffeine is habit forming and in addicts withdrawal can cause severe headaches. Kolanin: No current data available
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Kola Contraindications, do not use if: |
| Caffeine in Cola may increase
blood pressure | Caffeine increases tension and irritability | |
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We cannot warrant that this list of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Kola
is Administered as/Available in: |
| A drink (soda) | Infusion | Liquid
extract |
| Dried herb | | |
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