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The kola nut is attributed with many beneficial medicinal properties.
It is said to help with headaches and fatigue, as well as stomach ailments. Kola nuts stimulate the nervous system when chewed, counteracting overexertion and depression, thereby improving both physical and mental well-being. The main active ingredient here is, of course, caffeine, but also theobromine and kolatin. A non-addictive stimulant, it is medically used for diarrhea and to prevent vomiting in cases of high fever. In combination with the coca leaf, a medication was created that proved to be an excellent refreshing drink and is still known worldwide today as Coca-Cola (although the modern recipe no longer contains any of the original ingredients). The crushed nuts are boiled together with the leaves of Morinda lucida, and the liquid is ingested to heal hemorrhoids. The nuts are ground into a fine paste with the leaves of Scooparia dulcis (sweet broomweed), dissolved in a little water, and a few drops are administered orally to babies for headaches. A decoction of the bark, mixed with ginger and a little pepper, is ingested to heal stomach ulcers. The nuts are also used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
Stimulation of the Nervous System: Chewing the kola nut stimulates the nervous system, counteracting overexertion and depression, and improving both physical and mental well-being.
Headaches and Fatigue: The kola nut is traditionally used to relieve headaches and fatigue.
Headaches in Babies: A fine paste made from kola nuts and the leaves of Scooparia dulcis (sweet broomweed) is dissolved in water and administered orally to babies to relieve headaches.
Stomach Ailments: It helps in the treatment of stomach problems and digestive disorders.
Stomach Ulcers: A decoction of the bark, mixed with ginger and pepper, is ingested to treat stomach ulcers.
Diarrhea, Vomiting, and Dysentery: Medically, the kola nut is used for diarrhea and to prevent vomiting in cases of high fever.
Hemorrhoids: Crushed kola nuts are boiled with the leaves of Morinda lucida, and the liquid is ingested to heal hemorrhoids.
Refreshing Drink: In combination with the coca leaf, a refreshing drink was once made that became known worldwide as Coca-Cola, although the modern recipe no longer contains any of the original ingredients.
Aphrodisiac: The kola nut is also used as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual performance, although bitter kola is more effective and commonly used for this purpose.
In addition to the nuts, other parts of the tree, such as leaves, branches, bark, and flowers, are also used in traditional medicine. Disclaimer: This article discusses a health topic. It is not intended for self-diagnosis nor does it replace a diagnosis by a doctor.