We were ecstatic to receive our 1/2 pound shipment of this healing food today!
My husband and I purchased this amazing nut on Amazon.
After we learned and researched the amazing benefits that this Kola Nut has to offer. We believe that God created things such as the Kola Nut to aid in healing so we will take full advantage of His precious gifts to us.
Check out some of the many benefits and uses of this blessed food.
Bitter Kola also known as Garcinia Kola is a tropical flowering plant found in western and central Africa and it produces brown, nut-like seeds. It has been used in African culture for centuries for both traditional and medicinal purposes. It contains dimeric flavonoid, lipase inhibitor which is believed to have many healing benefits.
Cultural and Traditional Uses
Bitter Kola is a masticatory used in traditional hospitality, cultural and social Ceremonies such as naming ceremonies and weddings.
Medicinal Significance
Garcinia kola is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Cold Remedy
Garcinia kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is particularly very effective for coughs, nasal congestions and help coagulate phlegm. It is also effective in alleviating sore throat.
Improve Lung Function
Garcinia kola has been used for centuries to treat chest colds in traditional medicine, but research has taken a look and found out why it is effective. A study in the 2008 issue of The Internet Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on mice, reports that garcinia kola improved respiratory function after 28 days of use of a garcinia extract. Written by David A. Ofusori, MSc, from Igbinedion University in Nigeria, the study shows that garcinia kola works by dilating the alveolar ducts and sacs in the lungs by improving the strength of the fibers in the lung tissue. Garcinia kola's beneficial lung properties are attributed to its high antioxidant content.
Impotence
Garcinia kola, is sometimes believed to correct impotence. It increases blood flow to the genital area in men who have hardening of the arteries.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. It reduced pain and swelling and improved movement.
Immunity
Garcinia kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used to prevent infections and viruses, especially of the immune system. It is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Weight Loss
Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.
Hop Substitute
Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.
Reduce Eye Pressure
An increase in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma, according to a report from The New York Times Health Guide. Researchers at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria tested the effectiveness of eye drops that contained 0.5 percent extract of garcinia kola. The results of their study, published in the January 2010 issue of Middle East African Journal of Opthamology, showed that the opthamolic solution that contained the garcinia significantly reduced eye pressure when used twice a day.
Relieve Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by pain, inflammation and limited movement in the joints, according to the National Institutes of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis can include joint injury, obesity and aging. Since many arthritis sufferers prefer natural herbal medicines to other pain relievers and medications, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the effects of garcinia kola against arthritis symptoms. The results of the study, written by Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, conclude that garcinia kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain and increased joint movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis symptoms. It is believed that garcinia kola works well as a result of its antioxidant properties.
The side effects reported from the garcinia kola use in this study were weight loss, increase in sex drive and extended sleep. If you take garcinia kola and experience diarrhea, hives, irregular heartbeat or other signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
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How to Eat a Kola Nut
The African kola tree bears large, bumpy fruit called kola nuts. Kola nuts are incorporated into various spiritual and cultural rituals in west African communities, but they are also valued as a distinctive edible nuts. Kola nuts are relatively flavorless, but the caffeine-rich nuts have a bitter aftertaste that leaves your mouth feeling refreshed and cleaned. Kola nuts are often processed into powders or tinctures, but fresh kola nuts require a bit of preparation before chewing.
Things You’ll Need:
Instructions:
Chewing Kola Nuts
1. Put on the cutting gloves. Kitchen cutting gloves protect your hands from knife wounds while you break open the kola pods.
2. Hold the kola pod on a cutting board with the kola pod seam facing upward.
3. Place the blade of the knife against the pod seam. Tip the blade upward so that the tip of the knife pierces through the pod seam. Level out the knife so that the blade rests along the seam. Press the blade through the seam, wiggling the blade back and forth to crack open the pod.
4. Remove the cutting gloves. Separate the pod with your thumbs to reveal the 12 to 15 kola seeds.
5. Place two to four seeds in your mouth. Chew the seeds and keep the seed pulp pressed between the inside of your cheek and your gums. Do not swallow the seeds. Chew the seeds for as long as 10 minutes before spitting out the seed pulp. However, I was told by people who grew up in Ghana and Liberia that you are to eat the seed whole as they did growing up there so I will take the native people’s word over what this is stating. Do what you feel you should with the info you know.
Drinking Kola Tea
6. Split open a kola seed pod as outlined in Section 1.
7. Fill a tea kettle or small sauce pan with 10 oz of water. Place the water on the stove and bring the water to a boil.
8. Place four to six kola nuts into the pot of boiling water. Boil the nuts for at least five minutes.
9. Remove the pot from heat and pour the mixture through a strainer over a mug. Discard the kola nuts. Allow the kola tea to cool slightly before drinking.
Source: How To Eat A Kola Nut
The nuts are sold at African Shops & markets in international cities, like Washington D.C., Ridley Road Market in Dalson-London & Brixton Market in London.
Dosage of kola nut should be 2–6 g per day, as 2.5–7.5 g of liquid extract or 10–30 g per day of tincture. Powdered cotyledons should be taken at 1-3 g per day, as a decoction, liquid extract, or tincture.
For the decoction, boil 1-2 teaspoons in a cup of water and take three times a day.
The liquid extract should be taken in a 1:1 solution of 60% alcohol at .6-1.2 ml three times a day.
Tinctures in a 1:5 solution of 60% alcohol, with 1-4 ml of the cotyledons three times a day.
Source: Ghana Web
Disclaimer:
As with any herb, never consume garcinia kola without first discussing its use and benefits with your physician, especially if you are currently being treated for other medical conditions or are on any medications.
My husband and I purchased this amazing nut on Amazon.
After we learned and researched the amazing benefits that this Kola Nut has to offer. We believe that God created things such as the Kola Nut to aid in healing so we will take full advantage of His precious gifts to us.
Check out some of the many benefits and uses of this blessed food.
Bitter Kola also known as Garcinia Kola is a tropical flowering plant found in western and central Africa and it produces brown, nut-like seeds. It has been used in African culture for centuries for both traditional and medicinal purposes. It contains dimeric flavonoid, lipase inhibitor which is believed to have many healing benefits.
Cultural and Traditional Uses
Bitter Kola is a masticatory used in traditional hospitality, cultural and social Ceremonies such as naming ceremonies and weddings.
Medicinal Significance
Garcinia kola is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Cold Remedy
Garcinia kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is particularly very effective for coughs, nasal congestions and help coagulate phlegm. It is also effective in alleviating sore throat.
Improve Lung Function
Garcinia kola has been used for centuries to treat chest colds in traditional medicine, but research has taken a look and found out why it is effective. A study in the 2008 issue of The Internet Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on mice, reports that garcinia kola improved respiratory function after 28 days of use of a garcinia extract. Written by David A. Ofusori, MSc, from Igbinedion University in Nigeria, the study shows that garcinia kola works by dilating the alveolar ducts and sacs in the lungs by improving the strength of the fibers in the lung tissue. Garcinia kola's beneficial lung properties are attributed to its high antioxidant content.
Impotence
Garcinia kola, is sometimes believed to correct impotence. It increases blood flow to the genital area in men who have hardening of the arteries.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. It reduced pain and swelling and improved movement.
Immunity
Garcinia kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used to prevent infections and viruses, especially of the immune system. It is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Weight Loss
Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.
Hop Substitute
Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.
Reduce Eye Pressure
An increase in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma, according to a report from The New York Times Health Guide. Researchers at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria tested the effectiveness of eye drops that contained 0.5 percent extract of garcinia kola. The results of their study, published in the January 2010 issue of Middle East African Journal of Opthamology, showed that the opthamolic solution that contained the garcinia significantly reduced eye pressure when used twice a day.
Relieve Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by pain, inflammation and limited movement in the joints, according to the National Institutes of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis can include joint injury, obesity and aging. Since many arthritis sufferers prefer natural herbal medicines to other pain relievers and medications, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the effects of garcinia kola against arthritis symptoms. The results of the study, written by Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, conclude that garcinia kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain and increased joint movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis symptoms. It is believed that garcinia kola works well as a result of its antioxidant properties.
The side effects reported from the garcinia kola use in this study were weight loss, increase in sex drive and extended sleep. If you take garcinia kola and experience diarrhea, hives, irregular heartbeat or other signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
________________________
How to Eat a Kola Nut
The African kola tree bears large, bumpy fruit called kola nuts. Kola nuts are incorporated into various spiritual and cultural rituals in west African communities, but they are also valued as a distinctive edible nuts. Kola nuts are relatively flavorless, but the caffeine-rich nuts have a bitter aftertaste that leaves your mouth feeling refreshed and cleaned. Kola nuts are often processed into powders or tinctures, but fresh kola nuts require a bit of preparation before chewing.
Things You’ll Need:
- Kola pods
- Heavy kitchen knife
- Cutting gloves
- Cutting board
- 10 oz. distilled water
- Tea kettle or pot
- Strainer
- Mug
Instructions:
Chewing Kola Nuts
1. Put on the cutting gloves. Kitchen cutting gloves protect your hands from knife wounds while you break open the kola pods.
2. Hold the kola pod on a cutting board with the kola pod seam facing upward.
3. Place the blade of the knife against the pod seam. Tip the blade upward so that the tip of the knife pierces through the pod seam. Level out the knife so that the blade rests along the seam. Press the blade through the seam, wiggling the blade back and forth to crack open the pod.
4. Remove the cutting gloves. Separate the pod with your thumbs to reveal the 12 to 15 kola seeds.
5. Place two to four seeds in your mouth. Chew the seeds and keep the seed pulp pressed between the inside of your cheek and your gums. Do not swallow the seeds. Chew the seeds for as long as 10 minutes before spitting out the seed pulp. However, I was told by people who grew up in Ghana and Liberia that you are to eat the seed whole as they did growing up there so I will take the native people’s word over what this is stating. Do what you feel you should with the info you know.
Drinking Kola Tea
6. Split open a kola seed pod as outlined in Section 1.
7. Fill a tea kettle or small sauce pan with 10 oz of water. Place the water on the stove and bring the water to a boil.
8. Place four to six kola nuts into the pot of boiling water. Boil the nuts for at least five minutes.
9. Remove the pot from heat and pour the mixture through a strainer over a mug. Discard the kola nuts. Allow the kola tea to cool slightly before drinking.
Source: How To Eat A Kola Nut
The nuts are sold at African Shops & markets in international cities, like Washington D.C., Ridley Road Market in Dalson-London & Brixton Market in London.
Dosage of kola nut should be 2–6 g per day, as 2.5–7.5 g of liquid extract or 10–30 g per day of tincture. Powdered cotyledons should be taken at 1-3 g per day, as a decoction, liquid extract, or tincture.
For the decoction, boil 1-2 teaspoons in a cup of water and take three times a day.
The liquid extract should be taken in a 1:1 solution of 60% alcohol at .6-1.2 ml three times a day.
Tinctures in a 1:5 solution of 60% alcohol, with 1-4 ml of the cotyledons three times a day.
Source: Ghana Web
Disclaimer:
As with any herb, never consume garcinia kola without first discussing its use and benefits with your physician, especially if you are currently being treated for other medical conditions or are on any medications.
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