Cola Nut 10% Caffeine Powdered Extract (Cola acuminata) 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q

Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. This tropical, caffeine rich nut is the flavoring used the make cola. Use as a flavoring in herbal teas, as a stimulant in a strong decoction, or even to make your own special soda pop. Originally chewed as a stimulant, or to alleviate fatigue and hunger, the nuts of this tropical African evergreen tree are now a household name due to modern day use as flavoring for soft drinks. Grieve’s classic ‘A Modern Herbal’: ‘The seeds are extensively used as a condiment by the natives of Western and Central tropical Africa, also by the natives of the West Indies and Brazil, who introduced the trees to these countries…. The properties of Kola are the same as caffeine, modified only by the astringents present.’ ‘Fresh Kola Nuts have stimulant action apart from the caffeine content, but as they appear in European commerce, their action is indistinguishable from that of other caffeine drugs. Kola is also a valuable nervine, heart tonic, and a good general tonic…. Fluid extract of Kola, 10 to 40 drops. Solid extract alc., 2 to 8 grains.’ King’s 1898 Dispensatory: ‘The action of kola has been compared to that of coffee and cocoa, but it differs even from these, and from that of the two principles-caffeine and theobromine-contained in it. Upon the stomach it appears to exert a tonic influence, improving digestion. This it does either by increasing secretion or by acting upon the circular fibers of the stomach (Monnet).’ ‘It increases the functions of the cerebro-spinal system and sympathetic system. This is the effect of small and medium doses, rendering one capable of severe mental exertion, overcoming mental depression, and the tendency to somnolency.’ Large doses produce overstimulation, and thus tend to destroy the usefulness of the drug when given in proper doses. Physical strength is augmented and sustained by kola, its action upon the muscular system, increasing contractility, being pronounced.’ ‘Kola is a tonic to the heart, regulating its contractions and increasing its power. Under a weakened state of the heart, kola causes the pulsations to become fuller and less frequent. Arterial tension is increased by the drug, diuresis augmented, an especial increase of the watery portion of the urine having been observed. Tissue waste is retarded under its administration, the excretion of urea being diminished.’ ‘Kola is undoubtedly of value in certain conditions, hinging chiefly on nervous depression. Hysteria and neurasthenia, with mental gloominess and forebodings, have been relieved by it. In melancholia it appears sometimes useful, particularly if that condition be associated with phthisis.’ ‘Kola may be used in feeble conditions of the heart, especially cardiac irritability, the cases being those in which caffeine is useful. Difficult breathing, irregular action, and valvular deficiency are the indications for its use. It forms a good vehicle for the exhibition of oth

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