Bitter kola nut

The nut comes from the evergreen kolatree, which is found in the rainforests of Africa. ... The kola nut has a bitter taste but becomes sweeter, as it is chewed. The kola nut may be beneficial for certain health conditions. The fruit, seeds, nuts and bark of the plant have been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat ailments from coughs to fever. According to a report from the Center For International Forestry Research hether taken in supplement form or chewed,