The fruits are rough, mottled and up to 8 inches long and contain large, flat and bright red coloured seeds, commonly known as kola nuts. The substance identifiers displayed in the infocard are the best available substance name, ec number, cas number andor the molecular and structural formulas. Cola acuminata cola nut, kola, bissy nut pfaf plant database. The cola drink consists of flavouring extracts of kola nut, spice oils, and other aromatics and. Pdf kola nut cola acuminata extract as a substitute to.
Cola acuminata belongs to the family malvaceae and its fruits are harvested from the forests of the democratic republic of congo. Musa acuminata colla plants of the world online kew. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Pdf promising efficacy of the cola acuminata plant. Selected phytochemical assessment of sprouted gworo cola nitida and ojigbo cola acuminata kola nuts. Cola acuminata definition of cola acuminata by the free. Mineral composition was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry method. Cola acuminata tree bearing large brown nuts containing e. The cola nut fruit is shaped like a capsule figure 1 and is. In a systematic analysis of different cola accessions the caffeine and theobromine content of c. Sambucus immune black elder berry extract super concentrate 12000mg alcohol free 4 oz8 oz natures answer. Article citation database or nal catalog of usdas national agricultural library. Both species are now cultivated in tropical zones of the americas and in southeast asia ratsch 1998, 178. Cola nitida is cultivated more widely than cola acuminata and is known as gbanja cola 2.
Although cola acuminata and cola nitida are plants of hot tropical lowland forest with a rainfall extending over a period of 8 months or more, and a temperature between 23 0 c and 28 0 c, they are of great economic importance. This study sought to investigate the anticholinesterase and antioxidant properties of aqueous extracts from c. Musa acuminata is the wild ancestor of the cultivated banana. Cola nitida, cola acuminata, medicinal values, intestinal pathogens introduction the genus cola belongs to the family malvaceae. Cola acuminata is a bitter brown seed found in the pod of evergreen trees that are native to africa. The nuts are consumed by humans in different parts of the world because of its reported medicinal properties 1,7,8. Comparative anatomical studies on the roots of cola. Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene free fractions, distillates, residues, etc. Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of four species of cola. The antimicrobial property of the acetone extract of cola. It is native to the main forest of western tropical africa. Cola acuminata seeds have antidepressant properties, facilitate digestion and especially have aphrodisiac properties. The substance identity section is calculated from substance identification information from all echa databases.
Overview information cola nut is the seed of the cola nut plant. Though native to africa, two species especially, cola acuminata and c. Fruit of the cola acuminata kola nut nypl digital collections. It has a strong cultural significance in west africa. It is a shrub of a few meters in height of the same family as the cocoa tree. Cola acuminata, an evergreen tree about 20 metres in height, has long, ovoid leaves pointed at both the ends with a leathery texture. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Cola nitida, cola acuminata, cola nut, kola, guru nut. Cola nut is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 metres tall, though. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of some. Cola acuminata is commonly called obi abata in nigeria and cola nitida is commonly referred to as goro and obi gbanja in nigeria. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Pdf abstract cola acuminata seed, a commonly used stimulant in nigeria, has been reportedly used for the management of neurodegenerative diseases in.
Cola acuminata or commonly known as cola nut is a tropical, mediumsized tree with low branches, grey or dark green bark, leathery dark green leaves, and white or cream flowers native to west africa. Pdf toxicological aspects of cola acuminata nut extracts. Thousands of years of domestication have produced a delicious edible fruit consumed by millions of people throughout the world. Pdf anticholinesterase and antioxidative effect of cola. Protein content of the three kola nuts ranges from 4. Cola nitida international journal of physiology, pathophysiology.
Pdf analysis of some quality indicators in cured cola nitida vent. Kola, cola nut or cola acuminata is an exotic plant of the malvaceae family. Kola nuts were regularly chewed by west africans and beninese in particularly. Kola nuts are known mainly as being used for the manufacture of cocacola. Cola acuminata and cola nitida which are chewed as a ceremonial greetings, stimulant, food flavor, medicine. Cola acuminata is found from togo to angola, and cola nitida is found from liberia to the ivory coast, and in senegal and nigeria. Cola is a tropical african genus which belongs to the sterculiaceae family. Cola acuminata wikispecies, free species directory. Cola acuminata synonyms, cola acuminata pronunciation, cola acuminata translation, english dictionary definition of cola acuminata. The kola nut is a caffeinecontaining nut of evergreen trees of the genus cola, primarily of the species cola acuminata and cola nitida. Cola nut is used widely in nigeria and many west african countries as part of traditional hospitality, cultural, and social ceremonies.
Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Cola acuminata fruit may contain several seeds, cola nitida just one. Jan 01, 2002 cola acuminata is found from togo to angola, and cola nitida is found from liberia to the ivory coast, and in senegal and nigeria. The aim of this study was to investigate nutritional and antinutrient content of three benins kola nuts cola nitida, cola acuminata and garcinia kola. Return to article details phenolic compounds in the kola nut cola nitida and cola acuminata sterculiaceae in africa download download pdf. Cola nitida, coconut cocos nucifera, bitter kola garcina cola, african walnut plukenetia conophora, and cashew nut anacardium occidentale ranged from. Derived from the seeds of an african rainforest tree, it contains caffeine and has stimulating, astringent and antiirritant properties. These speciecola s are sources of caffeine in processing and pharmaceutical industries and often chewed by some ethnics group set. This study is designed to determine its effects on blood pressure using 20 sprague dawley rats. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of some nuts.
Investigation into the medicinal values of cola species. Selected phytochemical assessment of sprouted gworo cola. Free and total amino acids were separated and quantified by hplc. Pdf the effects of cola acuminata on arterial blood pressure. Kola nut cola acuminata extract as a substitute to histological tissue stain eosin article pdf available august 2012 with 1,395 reads how we measure reads. Mansfelds world databas of agricultural and horticultural crops. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in kola nut. Fresh leaves of cola acuminata was collected in ibadan, oyo state, nigeria. Kola nut extract tincture 1 ounce bottle cola acuminata. Cola acuminata kola seed extractearth science beauty. Cola trees are originally grown in tropical countries, mostly western africa, but are now grown in many other humid climate countries like sri lanka and others. Cola nut has a bitter taste due to its high content of caffeine such as guarana or paraguayan tea.
Cola acuminata also known as the bissy nut extract was originally endemic to africa but is now. Interestingly, caffeine is the most active principle of cola acuminata commonly consumed in nigeria. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. She is known worldwide as the cosmetics cop and creator of paulas choice skincare.
It belongs to the sterculiaceae family having more than 125 species 6 and is locally known asbissy, cola or kola nuts 7. Anticholinesterase and antioxidative properties of aqueous. Its fruits are harvested from the forests of the democratic republic of congo. Cola is a kind of herb that grows in tropical climate. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Research article anticholinesterase and antioxidative properties of aqueous extract of cola acuminata seed in vitro ganiyuoboh, 1 ayodelej. Cola acuminata and cola nitida, are two eatable fruits from the family sterculiaceae, that is indigenous to west africa 6. Cola may be propagated using the large seeds from the center of the fruit. Nutritional and antinutrient composition of three kola. The cola nut, a mediumsized tree native to west africa, is now grown in many parts of the tropics. Saponin content of unsprouted gworo ug kola nuts was the highest 4. Its fruits contain seeds known as cola nuts or bizzy nut. Electronic plant information centre of royal botanic gardens, kew.
Cola acuminata is a species in the genus cola, of the family malvaceae, native to tropical africa. Cola acuminata seed, a commonly used stimulant in nigeria, has been reportedly used for the management of neurodegenerative diseases in folklore without scientific basis. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Ibu et al, 3 ibu et al, 3 reported, that both species of cola induced significant increase in gastric acid secretion. Comparative anatomical studies on the roots of cola acuminata. Kola nut herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl. The fruits contain about 2% catechinecaffeine, which is believed to have a. Safety assessment of kola nut extract as a food ingredient. In particular, the species cola acuminata and cola nitida are used. A rough, mottled skinned fruit up to 8 long, containing thin white flesh and large, flat, bright red seeds which are chewed for their stimulatory effects. It is a natural source of caffeine that originally was used for many popular cola drinks.
The trees have yellow flowers with purple spots, and starshaped fruit. There are several species of cola but two species of economic importance are cola nitida and cola acuminata. Herbal substances binomial scientific name of the plant, including plant part. Description cola acuminata is a slender tree which can grow up to a height of 30 m, but usually 10 20 m with diameter of about 30 cm. Research article anticholinesterase and antioxidative. View of phenolic compounds in the kola nut cola nitida and.
Content of polyphenolic compounds in the nigerian stimulants cola nitida ssp. Interestingly, caffeine is the most active principle of cola acuminatacommonly consumed in nigeria. How kola nut is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Cola acuminata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The seed is aromatic and has high caffeine content. Cola, genus of tropical trees of the chocolate family sterculiaceae, order malvales that bear fruits enclosing large kola, or cola, nuts containing caffeine, tannin, and theobromine. Nutritional and antinutrient composition of three kola nuts.
The leathery elliptic leaves are dark green, keeled at the midrib, and often twisted at the tip. Investigation into the medicinal values of cola speciescola. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. The yellow variety known as the cavendish, which populates supermarket shelves, represents just a small proportion of global production. The genus comprises about 140 species and the most commonly consumed is cola acuminata pal. Pdf the multipurpose medicinal plant, cola acuminata, was chosen for this investigation. Paula begoun is the bestselling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. Based on article 16d1, article 16f and article 16h of directive 200183ec as amended traditional use final. Proximate composition of the three species of kola nuts was assessed using standard analytical aoac methods. The kola nut originates from the congo and throughout west africa. Cola acuminata is an evergreen tree growing to 20 m 65ft by 20 m 65ft at a medium rate. Buy kola nut extract tincture 1 ounce bottle cola acuminata 100% wild harvested on free shipping on qualified orders.
The cola nut is widely grown in west africa and has particular uses in the social life and religious customs of the people. Phytochemical study of underutilized leaves of cola acuminata and c. It is now a common ingredient in many herbal weight loss formulas as well. May 12, 20 this feature is not available right now. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from the new york public library. Cola nuts are chewed for the stimulating effect of the alkaloids caffein and theobrominethey contain. Amino acid composition of two masticatory nuts cola acuminata and garcinia kola and a snack nut anacardium occidentale. Musa acuminata colla plants of the world online kew science. Names of kola nut in various languages of the world are also given. Cola acuminata, flower of the kola nut tree 9906050364. Proximate and phytochemical of cola nitida and cola acuminata. Amino acid composition of two masticatory nuts cola acuminata and garcinia kola and a.
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