Bitter kola nut

Stories about the many health benefits of kola nut go back thousands of years. People have claimed that kola nut sweetens stale water, treats fatigue, and eases hunger pains.

While kola nut may have health benefits, they have yet to be scientifically researched and proven. Most of the benefits of kola nut are connected to its high caffeine content, which increases energy and reduces hunger.

Claims have also been made that it treats:

• infections
• skin diseases
• ulcers
• toothaches
• morning sickness
• intestinal diseases
• headaches
• depression
• low sex drive
• coughs and asthma
• dysentery
• constipation
• various eye problems

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