There the herb is utilized as a seasoning in Mexican foods like chilis, tamales, quesadillas and other Mexican dishes. The fresh kola nut has a bitter, potato-like flavor which increases in sweetness the longer it is chewed. It has a sweet floral aroma that is reminiscent of rose petals. The nut’s texture is solid and takes a firm bite to chew through it. Fuhr, U., Strobl, G., Manaut, F., Anders, E. M., Sorgel, F., Lopez-de-Brinas, E., Chu, D. T., Pernet, A. G., Mahr, G., Sanz, F., and . Quinolone antibacterial agents: relationship between structure and in vitro inhibition of the human cytochrome P450 isoform CYP1A2. Mol.Pharmacol. 1993;43(2):191-199. View abstract. Osim EE and Udia PM. Effects of consuming a kola nut (Cola nitida) diet on mean arterial pressure in rats. International Journal of Pharmacognosy (Netherlands) 1993;31:193-197.

Valproate is a drug used to treat seizures. Caffeine in cola nut might decrease the effects of valproate and increase the risk of seizures in some people. Lane JD, Barkauskas CE, Surwit RS, Feinglos MN. Caffeine impairs glucose metabol Boozer CN, Nasser JA, Heymsfield SB, et al. An herbal supplement containing Ma Huang-Guarana for weight loss: a randomized, double-blind trial. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2001;25:316-24. View abstract. Davis, R. H. Does caffeine ingestion affect intraocular pressure?. Ophthalmology 1989;96(11):1680-1681. View abstract. Infante S, Baeza ML, Calvo M, et al. Anaphylaxis due to caffeine. Allergy 2003;58:681-2. View abstract.Skouroliakou, M., Bacopoulou, F., and Markantonis, S. L. Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea of prematurity: a randomised controlled trial. J Paediatr.Child Health 2009;45(10):587-592. View abstract. Diabetes: Cola nut contains caffeine. Caffeine might affect the way the body uses sugar. Use with caution if you have diabetes. In some places Senna occidentalis is also called senna coffee, negro coffee, Magdad coffee, and coffee weed. Be watchful with this combination • Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs) interacts with COLA NUT Ernest, D., Chia, M., and Corallo, C. E. Profound hypokalaemia due to Nurofen Plus and Red Bull misuse. Crit Care Resusc. 2010;12(2):109-110. View abstract.

A number of local plants are used as medicine to relieve symptoms of asthma. These same teas are often used to treat bronchitis and coughs as well. Dews PB, Curtis GL, Hanford KJ, O'Brien CP. The frequency of caffeine withdrawal in a population-based survey and in a controlled, blinded pilot experiment. J Clin Pharmacol 1999;39:1221-32. View abstract. Uses. The dried root of the Smilax Balbisiana is chopped into small pieces and boiled for up to 4 hours to make tea. Haller CA, Benowitz NL. Adverse cardiovascular and central nervous system events associated with dietary supplements containing ephedra alkaloids. N Engl J Med 2000;343:1833-8. View abstract. Uses. (Medicinal ) Yellow Ginger as Turmeric is sometimes called in Jamaica, has been a popular herb in Jamaican folk medicine.Depending on your location you may know this asGraviola, Guanabana, or Guyabano. Soursop is a native of Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. The kola nut isn’t commonly found outside of Africa and South America. Although it is rarely used as an ingredient in cooking, it is useful if you need an energy boost. It tastes bitter at first but if you continue chewing, you'll find it becomes more palatable and a little sweeter.