50g (1.76oz)
Medicinal Name: Cola vera
Properties: CNS stimulant, anti-depressive, astringent, diuretic
Treatment: lack of energy, depression, weakness, anorexia, diarrhea, dysentery
Description: Kola nut stimulates the central nervous system and the body as a whole. It increases alertness and muscular strength, counters lethargy, and has been used extensively both in western African and Anglo- American herbal medicine as an antidepressant, particularly during recovery from chronic illness. Like coffee, kola is used to treat headaches and migraine. It is diuretic and astringent, and may be taken for diarrhea and dysentery.
It can act as a specific in nervous diarrhoea. It will aid in states of depression and may in some people give rise to euphoric states. In some varieties of migraine it can help greatly. Through the stimulation it will be valuable part of the treatment for anorexia. It can be viewed as specific in cases of depression associated with weakness and debility
Preparation:
Decoction- put 1–2 tsp of the powdered nuts in a cup of water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes. This should only be drunk when needed.
Caution: Do not take if suffering from high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, or palpitations. Do not use for long periods of time. Should only be used in certain conditions specific to depressive or atonic states
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