The kola nut comes from a plant indigenous to Africa that was once widely used as a source of caffeine in carbonated sodas. Coca-Cola Co. still uses kola nut as an ingredient in many of their beverages, according to HealthLine. The herb is now used primarily as a dietary supplement in weight loss and energy formulas. Since kola nut powder, when taken internally, in large concentrations, can expand air passages, it is used in the treatment of breathing disorders such as asthma.
Here are some of the uses: -as an aphrodisiac -for asthma treatment -a digestive aid -for headaches -in treatment of migraines -for mild depression -as an appetite suppressant -to increase energy -to relieve diarrhea -for whooping cough -as a diu
