Kola nut (Cola nitida)

Kola nut (or Cola nut)is the seed of a 20 feet high tree that grows in Africa, Jamaica and Brazil. Kola nut was the main ingredient in Coca-Cola after cocaine became illegal. Whether or not it is still an ingredient in Coca-Cola is a secret, but it can be found in Pepsi cola.

In Jamaica and Brazil Kola nut is consumed as a sexual stimulant similar to cocaine. Kola nut can be chewed before meals to promote digestion and to enhance taste. Because of the high energy expenditure in the body, Kola nut is used for weight loss.

Kola nut effects

Kola nut is a strong stimulant. Like coffee, Kola nut is stimulating and non-soporific (it keeps you awake). The psychoactive effect however is stronger and different. The power of endurance increases, while it dispels hunger. It also increases concentration, clears the brain, works as a light aphrodisiac and it can raise a 'high'. It boosts your normal capabilities at - for instance - work, sports, dance and sex.

Because Kola nut withdraws energy from the body in many ways, it's also used for weight loss in addition to a diet.

Kola nut usage

One teaspoon mixed with coffee, tea or hot chocolate gives you a little more spirit. You might want to add some honey, because it tastes quite calcareous. For a real energy kick use 2 teaspoons. With higher doses you won't be able to sit still. 2-6 grams is the officially recommended dosage.

Adding the powder to a cold soft drink will also ease up on the taste.

You can combine cola nut with Guarana. Guarana has almost the same effect, but is milder and less activating.

Whole nuts are to be chewed, preferably ground. The best way is to mix it with lime (just like Betel nut).

Warning

The side-effects are similar to those of coffee; restlessness and sleeplessness. Taking Kola nut late in the evening might result in not being able to sleep.

Long and intensive usage might lead to addiction, sleeplessness, nervousness or increased blood pressure.

Links

Economic Botany has a site about Cola nut dealing with the effects, the use and some recipes.

Reviews

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Apr 6, 2011 MR-E said:
     
“I use it for studying. normally i lose my concentration after 20 minutes. but with 1,5 theaspoon in the coffee i can study 5-6 hours nonstop.”

Sep 19, 2009 Koen said:
    
“feels good.. first time i tried (whole nuts).

i bolied some, scraped some, put some in the blender.. wasnt sure what to do with it. finally drank the brownish tea with some honey and i must say i feel really good and focussed.

Wikipedia says: "In humans it enhances alertness and physical energy, elevates mood, increases tactile sensitivity and suppresses the appetite."

Pretty much sums it up. Made me a happy customer. 4 stars ”

Sep 12, 2007 Rj said:
     
“The stuff works, theres no doubt about that. Kicks in quickly.
Your caffeine tolerance has a lot to do with it too. Great for exams and/or if you keep falling asleep in class. Counters the drowsiness of alcohol in a great way.
Don't take it in the evening if you intend to sleep.”

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