Kola Nut (Cola acuminata), the Sudan kola or abata kola, is an evergreen tree of the mallow family, Malvaceae, native to the humid forests of Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and the Congo basin. It grows 10-20 m with pointed, leathery leaves and small, pale yellow flowers marked with purple. The knobby, star-arranged pods hold up to a dozen seeds that split into four or more lobes, pink to reddish-brown, with a bitter, astringent taste that turns slightly sweet on chewing; they are offered to guests in Igbo and Yoruba ceremony. We extract the dried whole nut.
Tincture or alcohol-free drops?
Both start from the same dried plant material and cold maceration. The tincture uses organic alcohol
as the solvent, keeps for years and is the classic herbal form. The alcohol-free drops (glycerite) use
vegetable glycerin and purified water, taste mildly sweet and suit anyone avoiding alcohol. The amount of
dried herb per serving is printed on each label.
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treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal supplement.