🌿 Kola Nut (Cola acuminata, Cola nitida) | Energy, Focus & Digestive Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Cola nut, Cola bean, Cola seed, Cola fruit, Bitter Kola, Gola nut, 🇫🇷 Noix de cola, Regional: Côte d’Ivoire, West African stimulant nut.

✨ Key Benefits:
⚡ Increased Energy & Alertness – Naturally high in caffeine and theobromine, stimulates the central nervous system, reduces fatigue, and boosts vitality.
🍃 Digestive Support – Traditionally used to ease indigestion, bloating, and mild constipation; may act as a digestive tonic.
⚖️ Appetite Suppressant – Stimulant properties help reduce appetite, supporting weight balance and metabolism.
🧠 Mental Focus & Cognition – Caffeine + theobromine synergy enhances concentration, clarity, and productivity.
😊 Mood Elevation – Used in African traditions as a social and ceremonial stimulant, improving mood and social engagement.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Widely chewed in West Africa for energy, clarity, and appetite control

• Ground into powders or extracts for herbal tonics and formulations

• Incorporated into soft drinks and energy beverages (historically Coca-Cola)

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• Guarana → Enhances stimulant synergy for energy and alertness

• Ginger → Balances digestion and reduces caffeine-related nausea

• Cacao → Creates a rich energy tonic, blending mood and stamina effects

🧴 Available Forms:

• Whole Nuts

• Powder

• Extracts & Capsules

• Energy Formulations