The kola nut (Yoruba: obi, Dagbani: guli, Hausa: goro, Igbo: ọjị, Sängö: gôro, Swahili: mukezu) is the seed of certain species of plant of the genus Cola, placed formerly in the cocoa family Sterculiaceae and now usually subsumed in the mallow …

Sep 18, 2018 · The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree (Cola acuminata and Cola nitida), indigenous to West Africa. The trees, which reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, produce a star-shaped fruit.

Cola nut is the seed of the Cola plant (Cola acuminata). It's used in Nigeria and many West African countries in traditional and cultural ceremonies. Cola nut contains caffeine. Caffeine...

Jul 15, 2023 · Kola nut offers various health benefits, all thanks to its high caffeine content, phytoestrogens, and phytoandrogens. While some of the benefits may be scientifically proven, some are common and popular because of traditional folklore using it in medicines.

Cola nut is used for short-term relief of fatigue, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), melancholy, lack of normal muscle tone (atony), exhaustion, dysentery, a type of diarrhea called atonic diarrhea, weight loss, and migraine headaches.

Jun 19, 2023 · Cola acuminata, also referred to as coca nut, is a tropical plant that is indigenous to West Africa. Due to its stimulating properties and potential health advantages, it has a long history of traditional use in many cultures.

Nov 5, 2024 · The kola nut, sometimes also called the cola nut, is a type of edible nut that comes from the kola tree, which is native to West Africa. These trees can grow up to 60 feet tall and are notable for their vibrant yellow flowers and star-shaped fruits, …

Jan 10, 2025 · Kola nut, caffeine-containing nut of Cola acuminata and Cola nitida, trees of the cocoa family (Sterculiaceae) native to tropical Africa and cultivated extensively in the American tropics. The evergreen tree grows to 18.3 metres (60 feet) and resembles the chestnut.