Kola Herbal Remedies
Kola nut is a central nervous system stimulant used for short-term mild depression, seasickness, appetite stimulation, and chronic diarrhea. Because of its caffeine content, it is also used for narcolepsy, fatigue, and exhaustion. Kola has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of HOT.
Kola Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Kola Extract | 2-4 capsules 3 x daily |
Kola Reference Information
| Latin Name | Cola acuminata, C. spp. |
| Other Names | Cola nut |
| Part Used | Seeds |
| Herb Forms | Capsule, bulk powder. |
| Affects | Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Urinary system |
| Cautions | Contraindicated in pregnancy, hypertension, and gastric and duodenal ulcers. Avoid long-term use. Kola nut contains about 2.5% caffeine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. It can aggravate symptoms of anxiety, nervousness, sleeplessness, and |
| Botanical Info | A large evergreen tree with long leathery leaves, a smooth trunk and thick green bark. The fruit consists of four or five pods with one to several seeds. |
Supporting Research
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.
Bradley, P.R., ed. 1992. British Herbal Compendium. Dorset: British Herbal Medicine Association.