Cola nitida (Kola Nut)

Ijeoma Okafor gives a presentation on the medicinal properties of Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott & Endl. L., Malvaceae (formerly in Sterculiaceae), commonly known as Kola nut. In this talk, she discusses the botanical and chemical characteristics of the plant, as well as its known biological activities. This medicinal plant monograph presentation was recorded on April 20th, 2012 as part of Dr. Cassandra L. Quave's undergraduate course "HLTH385: Botanical Medicine and Health" offered at Emory University.

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[sanjanewmoonlife]

Some tree growing only in hot climates country's. Very useful good to know, and learn. Thank you very much.

[unisexapparell]

the presentation video is very good, what are the uses of kola nut pod from west Africa ?

[eyemad]

Can you please list the steps on how to grow the Kola plant?

[werym]

i use cola nuts... 1 decent teaspoon (powder) mix with water or anything else and i have stimulation effects and mild mood boost :)

[geneticsdna]

This fruit has been used for thousands of years by Afrikans but well done anyway.