Kola | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia

Plant name

Cola

Latin name

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Common names

Cola

foreign names

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The group

Malvaceae

Habitat and Geographic Distribution

West Africa

Botanical description

A plant species belonging to the Malvaceae family.

The scientific name Cola nitida is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.

Used part

seeds

chemical components

Caffeine and theobromine

Properties and medical uses

A traditional stimulant and flavoring ingredient.

Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

pharmaceutical forms

Preparations from the seeds may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.

Side effects and precautions

It may raise heart rate and blood pressure and interfere with stimulants.

Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.

the environment

West Africa

Agriculture and productivity

The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Cola nitida are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.

History and Heritage

West Africa.

This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.

Medical note

This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.

Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.

تنبيه صحي

هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.

استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.

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