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