Kola nitida
Nuts of the tree
Kola nut is grown in Sierra Leone, Western Africa, as well as Brazil and the West Indies. In Africa it is a symbol of peace, friendship, and hospitality, a bit like the Indian peace pipe.
It combines well with Avena sativa, Damiana.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not take whilst pregnant or nursing. Not recommended for diabetics, insomniacs,hypertension, and heart conditions. Has been known to create over excitability, nervousness and sleep disorders, must been treated with caution. Not recommended for long term use.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
Herbal Tincture
Extraction Ratio 1:3
Alcohol Vol. 45%
1-4 ml tincture 3 times a day
1 teaspoon powder 3 times a day (can be taken mixed into hot or cold milk, or hot water and sweetened with honey or agave syrup. Or alternatively blended into a smoothie.
or as directed by a herbal practitioner.
See Using the herbs below.
