COLA ACUMINATA

COLA ACUMINATA, FAM. MALVACEAE, COLANA NUTS, ÁRBOL DE COLA

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CHARACTERISTICS

The tree known as Cola Acuminata reaches a size of between 20-25 meters in height. It produces a fruit, a nut, which in times past was one of the ingredients of Coca Cola. It is a slow growing plant.

MEDICINAL USAGE

The nut can be chewed or powdered to add to a cup of coffee, tea or chocolate. It has a digestive and diuretic effect. It is a stimulant and a mild aphrodisiac. It also stimulates the digestive process and promotes the combustion of body fats.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

El árbol conocido como Cola Acuminata alcanza un tamaño de entre 20-25 metros de altura. Produce un fruto, una nuez, que en épocas pasadas fue uno de los ingredientes de la coca cola.  Es una planta de crecimiento lento.

USOS

La nuez se puede masticar o pulverizar para agregar a una taza de café, té o chocolate. Presenta efecto digestivo y diurético. Es un estimulante y un afrodisíaco suave. Además estimula el trato digestivo y favorece la combustión de la grasas del cuerpo.

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